Trade Union UASA Welcomes GDP Growth as Positive News for Workers

South Africa Extends GDP Growth Streak but Momentum Slows in Q3

South Africa's economy grew for a fourth straight quarter in the three months to September, expanding 0.5% from the previous period, according to data from Statistics South Africa.

South Africa records stronger-than-expected GDP growth

South Africa recorded stronger GDP growth in the third quarter than many analysts had expected. The 0.5% growth, compared with the previous three months, marked a fourth straight quarter of expansion, extending the economy’s longest growth streak since 2021, when the country was recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.The 2.1% year-on-year growth — which follows fewer power cuts and improved efficiency by state logistics company Transnet — is “alm…

Trade union UASA welcomes GDP growth as positive news for workers

UASA trade union has welcomed the 0.5% GDP growth in Q3 2025, marking three consecutive quarters of expansion, signalling potential job security and opportunities for workers in various sectors

GDP increases by 0.5% in Q3

GDP increases by 0.5% in Q3 Estelle.Bronkhorst Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:02 File: South African Rands. GettyImages/RapidEye File: South African Rands. GettyImages/RapidEye JOHANNESBURG - South Africa’s economy managed to stay in positive territory in the third quarter, with GDP rising by 0.5 percent.Trade, catering and accommodation were up 1 percent as consumers kept spending on retail, hospitality and food services.Mining also delivered a s…