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03.09.202607:15:00UTC+00South Africa’s Manufacturing PMI Edges Higher in August, Signalling Steady Expansion

South Africa’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in August 2026, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI inching up to 50.5 from 50.3 in July 2026. The latest reading, updated on 3 September 2026, remains marginally above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, indicating a modest but sustained improvement in operating conditions.

The slight uptick suggests that the sector is maintaining a cautiously positive momentum after moving into expansionary territory in July. While the gains are incremental, the back-to-back readings above 50.0 point to a manufacturing environment that is stabilising rather than slipping back into contraction.

Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this gradual strengthening can be maintained or built upon in the coming months, especially amid ongoing global economic uncertainty and shifting demand patterns that could influence South Africa’s export-oriented industries.

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