South Africa's economy grew 0.4% in the first quarter compared with the previous quarter.

[South African economy grew 0.4% in the first quarter from June 7] data released by the South African Bureau of Statistics on the 6th showed that South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.4% in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period last year. Manufacturing, finance, real estate and business services are the main factors driving economic growth.