Business Day TV spoke with Miyelani Maluleke, senior economist at AbsaJuly 01, 2026 at 6:54 pmSouth Africa’s manufacturing sector ended 2025 at its weakest level in five years. ( SUNDAY TIMES) South Africa’s manufacturing sector lost momentum in June. The Absa PMI fell back into contraction after two months of expansion as new orders weakened and manufacturers cut back on hiring. Business Day TV unpacked the print in more detail with Miyelani Maluleke, senior economist at Absa.Would you like to comment on this article?Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.