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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
5 min read
South Africa’s economy expanded by 0.8% during the second quarter of 2025, following a marginal increase of 0.1% during the first quarter.
AGRICULTURE SECTOR GROWTH SOUTH AFRICA

SA economy expands by 0.8% in second quarter of 2025

Eight of 10 industries contributed to positive GDP growth during the quarter

  • Aarti Bhana
2 min read