# Statistics South Africa says manufacturing production fell by 6.3-percent in April compared to the same time last year. The biggest declines were recorded in the food and beverages sector, motor vehicles, and steel and metal products. However, production rose slightly by 1.9-percent from March to April. Stats SA’s Nicolai Claassen says production and sales have been declining over the past three months, showing ongoing challenges in the sector:
SA manufacturing output slumps by 6.3% in April [SOUND]
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