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South Africa GDP (Q2)

The 0.6% q/q rise in South Africa’s GDP in Q2 was stronger than expected but more timely indicators point to a weak start to Q3. And the backdrop of severe power cuts, tight policy and worsening terms of trade means that the economy will remain stuck in the slow lane over the next couple of years.

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