Debtfree Magazine Issue 3 of 2022

in turn, may push
up the cost of their
services to cover that
small increase even
if they do not rely on
transporting goods.
To cover the cost of
more expensive food
people begin to charge
more for their services
or demand increases at
work.
Most businesses are
not able to give raises
given the pressure of
just trying to survive
during the pandemic.
Unhappy workers
may then begin to
protest which further
kills productivity
and threatens the
sustainability of the
business. Recently
a big local transport
company decided to
close its doors due
to increased crime
(particularly in KZN)
and costs.