South Africa's consumer price inflation increased marginally in August after easing to a 2-year low in July, in line with expectations, figures from Statistics South Africa showed on Wednesday.
The consumer price index, or CPI, rose 4.8 percent year-on-year in August, following a 4.7 percent increase in June.
In addition, the inflation rate remained within the Reserve Bank's target range of 3-6 percent.
The core inflation, which excludes prices of non-alcoholic beverages, fuels, and energy, also rose somewhat to 4.8 percent in August from 4.7 percent in July, as expected.
Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages alone grew 8.0 percent in August from last year, and those for housing and utilities increased 5.5 percent.
On the other hand, transport costs dropped 0.8 percent amid a 11.7 percent plunge in fuel prices.
On a month-on-month basis, both consumer and core prices increased by 0.3 percent.
