Cabinet says it has mandated the economic cluster ministers to discuss the latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures, which declined by 2.2% in the first quarter of 2018.
"The GDP results bring into sharp focus the need for all sectors of the country to work together to support South Africa's local economy. Business and labour need to continue to work with government in support of initiatives such as the Nine-Point Plan to stimulate economic growth and create much-needed jobs," read a statement issued after the Cabinet met on Wednesday at the Union Buildings.
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