# Government has welcomed the latest economic figures released by Statistics South Africa, which indicate that the country’s gross domestic product grew by 0.8-percent in the second quarter of this year. This follows a modest 0.1-percent increase in the first quarter. Manufacturing, mining, and trade led growth on the supply side of the economy. The government states that, amid challenging global economic conditions, these figures demonstrate the country’s economic resilience. It adds that it remains committed to policies that foster inclusive and sustainable economic development.
Government says latest GDP figures demonstrate the resilience of the country’s economy