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Growth was supported by increases in eight of 10 key industries, with major contributions coming from mining, manufacturing, trade and agriculture, while declines were reported in the transport and construction sectors. (David Harrison)
AGRICULTURE CONTRIBUTION TO GDP SOUTH AFRICA

GDP growth not enough to ‘shift the bigger picture’, say economists

The second quarter growth of 0.8% in 2025 was the strongest since Q2 2023

  • Aarti Bhana
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