# The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry says business sentiment strengthened in September 2025. The SACCI Business Confidence Index rose month-on-month by 1.1-points and year-on-year by 10.9 points to 121.1. SACCI CEO Alan Mukoki says gains were driven by higher tourist arrivals, rising gold and platinum prices, increased vehicle sales, and Johannesburg Stock Exchange share growth. He warns that challenges remain, including export volume declines and uncertainty over AGOA and US trade tariffs, as investor confidence works to catch up.
SACCI reports improved business confidence in September 2025