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SA productive sectors send mixed signals with divergent manufacturing and mining activity

South Africa's productive sectors show a mixed performance as mining rebounds with significant growth, while manufacturing faces renewed challenges. This article explores the latest statistics and insights from Stats SA, highlighting the contrasting trends within the economy.

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SA productive sectors send mixed signals with divergent manufacturing and mining activity

South Africa's manufacturing contracted 2.9% in April 2026 while mining rebounded 8.2%, largely via platinum group metals up 36.5%. Rising energy input costs from Middle East conflict expose the economy's vulnerability, signaling supply chain risks and macro uncertainty for regional tech infrastructure investments.

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SA productive sectors send mixed signals with divergent manufacturing and mining activity

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SA productive sectors send mixed signals with divergent manufacturing and mining activity

Economy grows above expectations at 0.5% in first quarter

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Economy grows above expectations at 0.5% in first quarter

South Africa’s economy extends growth streak as GDP rises 0.5%

SA productive sectors send mixed signals with divergent manufacturing and mining activity

SA productive sectors send mixed signals with divergent manufacturing and mining activity

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SA productive sectors send mixed signals with divergent manufacturing and mining activity

Economy grows above expectations at 0.5% in first quarter

Timeline cronologica

Economy grows above expectations at 0.5% in first quarter

South Africa’s economy extends growth streak as GDP rises 0.5%

SA productive sectors send mixed signals with divergent manufacturing and mining activity