SA economy grows just 0.1% as agriculture saves the day [SOUND]

# South Africa’s economy grew by just 0.1-percent in the first three months of the year. The agricultural sector was the main driver, growing by nearly 16-percent thanks to good rains, which helped avoid a contraction in gross domestic product. However, mining and manufacturing dragged the economy down, with declines in key products like platinum and chemicals. Stats SA’s Bokang Vumbukani-Lepolesa says load-shedding also returned, contributing to a steep drop in electricity output: