The African National Congress-led government was acting decisively to shield households from the harsh impacts of the rising cost of living, according to ANC NEC member Mamoloko Kubayi.South Africans are facing significant challenges, such as sharply rising electricity bills and food prices that are far higher than the rate of inflation.In addition to interest rates that are consistently excessive, the populace urgently needed relief.Kubayi, who is also minister of human settlements, said expanding the zero-rated VAT food basket was part of their bold step to alleviate the inflation on…