Manufacturing production decreased by 1.7% in June compared with June 2025, but increased by 0.9% compared with May, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports. May saw a 1% month-on-month improvement following a 2.6% month-on-month decline in April.

Food and beverages lead declines, while the third-biggest drag was motor vehicles and parts

Manufacturing production decreased by 1.7% in June compared with June 2025, but increased by 0.9% compared with May, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports. May saw a 1%…