Cabinet concerned over slow economic growth, welcomes infrastructure investment boost [SOUND]

# Cabinet has expressed concern over sluggish economic growth, following Statistics South Africa’s report showing gross domestic product grew by only 0.1-percent in the first three months of this year. It welcomed the National Assembly’s approval of the 2025 fiscal framework, which includes a one-trillion-rand investment in infrastructure to support economic recovery. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told the media while sectors like agriculture and transport posted gains, manufacturing and mining continue to struggle: