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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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martedì 9 giugno 2026·businessday.co.za
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South Africa's GDP saw a 0.5% increase in the first quarter of 2026, driven by growth in finance, agriculture, and trade sectors, despite a decline in manufacturing.

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

PETER BRUCE | We need to come to terms with manufacturing’s decline

Timeline cronologica

Economy grows above expectations at 0.5% in first quarter

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

PETER BRUCE | We need to come to terms with manufacturing’s decline

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