South Africa: Government Welcomes 0.5 Percent GDP Growth

4 December 2025
SAnews.gov.za (Tshwane)

Government has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which show that the economy grew by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2025.

"The growth marks the third consecutive quarter of growth following the 0.9% expansion in the second quarter. The continued improvement reflects the resilience of the South African economy and the impact of ongoing structural reforms to support inclusive and sustained growth," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said.

The trade, catering and accommodation sector grew by 1.0%, supported by stronger retail, wholesale, tourism and food services activity, while the mining sector expanded by 2.3%, driven by platinum group metals, manganese ore and coal.

Growth was also recorded in finance, real estate and business services (up 0.3%), general government services (up 0.7%) and manufacturing (up 0.3%).

The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector increased by 1.1%, supported by stronger performance in crops, horticulture and animal products.

"The GDP results show that while challenges remain, the economy is on a path of gradual recovery. Government will continue implementing measures to support growth, investment and job creation," the GCIS said.

Read the original article on SAnews.gov.za.

Tagged:
Copyright © 2025 SAnews.gov.za. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, click here.

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.