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Can South Africa sustain economic growth amid global turmoil?

South Africa's manufacturing sector takes a dip. Photo by Sam Moghadam @ Unsplash
South Africa's manufacturing sector takes a dip. Photo by Sam Moghadam @ Unsplash

Vitalio Angula

Vitalio Angula is a multi-media journalist based in Namibia with over eight years experience in TV, Radio, Digital and Breaking News Reporting and interest in finance, environmental and political reporting.
  • South Africa economy grows 1.1% in 2025
  • Finance and services sectors drive expansion

 

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s economy grew 1.1% in 2025, with Gross Domestic Product expanding by 0.4% in the fourth quarter, according to new figures released by the national statistics agency.

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