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SMART SPEND : AI becomes SA’s newest budget tool as consumers rethink spending decisions weekly
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SMART SPEND : AI becomes SA’s newest budget tool as consumers rethink spending decisions weekly

A growing share of South Africans are using AI to guide purchases, compare prices and avoid unnecessary spending altogether. New data shows digital tools are reshaping consumer behaviour, turning shoppers into more deliberate, value-driven decision-makers in a still-constrained economy.

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