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The Jaecoo J5 has been confirmed as one of the vehicles that Chery Group will build in South Africa.
TRADE

South Africa must turn Chinese investment interest into factories and jobs

South Africa’s weak manufacturing performance makes Chinese investment an opportunity—but only if it creates local suppliers, skills, factories and sustainable jobs rather than…

  • Lauren Patlansky
3 min read
Manufacturing production and sales declined in June according to Stats SA on Tuesday, the manufacturing sector remains one of the key employment sectors, with the news a concern for the sector.
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Manufacturing loses momentum, adding to pressure on growth and jobs

South Africa's manufacturing sector faces a critical juncture as production declines by 1.7% in June 2026. What does this mean for the economy and job creation? Economists weigh…

  • Yogashen Pillay
6 min read