Three industries contracted during the second quarter, led by mining, which shrank 3%, while manufacturing declined 1.8%, and trade, catering and accommodation fell 1.9%.
South Africa's economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter, reversing the 0.4% growth recorded in the first three months of the year, according to figures released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday.
The contraction was the first since the third quarter of 2024, when GDP fell 0.3%.
Three industries contracted during the quarter, led by mining, which shrank 3%, while manufacturing declined 1.8%, and trade, catering and accommodation fell 1.9%.
Trade and manufacturing were the biggest drags on overall GDP, each shaving 0.2 of a percentage point off growth, while mining subtracted 0.1 of a percentage point. Agriculture, which had been expected to provide some support, grew 0.3%, while electricity, gas and water increased 1%, and transport grew 0.9%.
