The government has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by Statistics South Africa, confirming that the economy grew by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2025.

According to the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), the improvement marks the country’s third consecutive quarter of economic growth, following a 0.9% rise recorded in the second quarter.

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GCIS said the continued upward trend highlights the resilience of South Africa’s economy and the impact of ongoing structural reforms aimed at strengthening inclusive and sustained economic performance.

Several key sectors contributed to the positive growth.

The trade, catering and accommodation sector rose by 1.0%, supported by stronger activity in retail, wholesale, tourism and food services.

The mining sector recorded a notable 2.3% increase, driven by improved output in platinum group metals, manganese ore and coal.

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

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The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector expanded by 1.1% on the back of improved performance in crops, horticulture and animal products.

Despite ongoing economic pressures, the government said the figures show that the country remains on a path of gradual recovery.
“Government will continue implementing measures to support growth, investment and job creation,” GCIS said.