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South Africa’s economy expanded by a marginal 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025

South Africa’s economy shrinks by 0.3% in the third quarter

Economists incorrectly predicted a slight uptick in GDP

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
The South African Reserve Bank is likely to hold interest rates unchanged

Reserve Bank expected to cut interest rates marginally as inflation moderates

Better than expected inflation outcomes domestically and globally back the case for the central bank to cut the repo rate to 8%, economists said This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Aarti Bhana
1 min read
Lesetja Kganyago. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Reserve Bank hold repo rate steady despite inflation pressures

Governor Lesetja Kganyago said the central bank would wait for the inflation rate to fall within its 3% to 6% target before it makes a cut

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read