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South Africa’s economic activity showed tentative improvement in August, but higher oil prices and the looming Reserve Bank decision continue to threaten the recovery.
SOUTH AFRICA ECONOMY

Sunday Review: South Africa’s recovery is gaining ground — but for how long?

South Africa’s economic recovery is showing green shoots — but the threats to it are mounting.

  • Ashley Lechman
  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read
South Africa’s PayInc Economic Index rose 0.8% month on month in August, following a revised 0.6% increase in July
PAYINC

South Africa’s economic activity strengthens in August, index shows

South Africa’s PayInc Economic Index rose 0.8% month on month in August, but economists warned that fuel-price pressures, weak investment and uncertainty could constrain growth.

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
The rand strengthened, producer and consumer inflation eased, and the average food basket became cheaper in August. But looming fuel increases and subdued salary growth mean household relief may be limited.
PPI

Sunday Review: Inflation eases and food basket costs fall, but fuel hikes loom

The rand strengthened, inflation eased and the food basket fell in August, but higher fuel costs and weak salary growth may limit household relief.

  • Ashley Lechman
  • Yogashen Pillay
6 min read