South Africa’s economy recorded modest growth in 2025, expanding by 1.1%, according to new data released by Statistics South Africa

The National Briefing · Mar 11, 2026 · 9m

South Africa’s economy recorded modest growth in 2025, expanding by 1.1%, according to new data released by Statistics South Africa. An Economist argues that the reason for chronically low GDP growth of 1.1% a year for 17 years is that there is not enough demand (or spending power) in the economy.

Guest: Duma Gqubule: Independent Economist