# South Africa’s manufacturing production seasonally adjusted production increased by 0.9-percent between July and September of 2026 compared with April to June 2026. According to Statistics South Africa industry Statistics director Nicolai Claassen, the rise helped the sector recover slightly from a 1.6-percent contraction. Claassen confirmed food and beverages as the most significant positive contributor in the five manufacturing divisions. He however cautioned that the sector faces high production costs, and logistical challenges:
Manufacturing activity increases marginally in third quarter of 2026 [SOUND]
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