South Africa’s (SA) economic growth is expected to remain positive when Statistics SA releases the country’s fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures on Tuesday.
The data comes after a challenging year for businesses, partly affected by United States trade tariffs. Economists believe growth in the final quarter will likely slow from the 0.5% expansion recorded in the previous quarter.
Chief Investment Officer at Makwe Fund Managers, Makwe Masilela, says improved market sentiment and stronger commodity prices helped support the economy during 2025.
Masilela says sectors such as agriculture are expected to contribute positively to GDP, supported by better output and continued export demand despite tariff pressures. However, he warns that manufacturing could remain weak after poor production figures recorded in November and December.
Overall, Masilela says the economy is still likely to show positive growth in the fourth quarter, although performance across sectors may vary.
–ChannelAfrica–
