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.

GDP numbers just in: South Africa's economy contracted 0.2% in the second quarter as weakness in mining, manufacturing and trade outweighed growth across other industries.

South Africa GDP fell 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, ending a six-quarter run of growth, as mining, trade and manufacturing contracted.