# South African private sector growth slows slightly in July, PMI shows

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- Reuters, 2026-08-05 07:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-private-sector-growth-slows-slightly-july-pmi-shows-2026-08-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a72e8d969018900011c1c98

> South Africa’s private sector expanded for a second consecutive month in July, according to a business survey. Growth eased slightly as weaker employment gains and renewed declines in inventories offset a return to output growth. The figures indicate continued expansion, but with less momentum than in the previous month.