SA's economy sees 0.5% increase in first quarter of 2026

South Africa’s economy has grown better than expected, posting growth of 0.5% in the first quarter of the year. The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures that Stats SA released today show that the services and primary sectors helped support growth, supported by the finance and agriculture industries. GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General of South Africa

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