Production in the manufacturing sector contracted in May, indicative of the difficult operating conditions. STATS SA data shows production in the sector contracted by 0.6% in May, compared to the same time last year. The negativity was mainly driven by the production of metal products and machinery, as well as motor vehicles, parts and accessories. Compared to the previous month, production also contracted by 3.2 %. SABC News Economics Reporter Katlego Legodi has more. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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