South Africa's manufacturing production increased by 1.1% year-on-year in July, with the food and beverages and the petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic products division having made the largest positive contributions. Food and beverages production increased by 4.1% year-on-year in July, contributing one percentage point to the overall figure, while the production of petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic products increased by 3.2% and contributed 0.6 of a percentage point to the overall figure.

South Africa's manufacturing production increased by 1.1% year-on-year in July, with the food and beverages and the petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic products…

South Africa’s mining sector remained under pressure in July, with output plunging 7.5% year-on-year, while manufacturing posted modest growth of 1.1% as the third quarter began.