WATCH: Factory mood sours in October

Business Day TV spoke to Miyelani Maluleke, senior economist at Absa

Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton Mckenzie surveys the premises of a new sewing factory in the Central Karoo
PA leader Gayton Mckenzie surveys the premises of a sewing factory in the Central Karoo. Picture: (SUPPLIED)

Subdued domestic demand, sluggish exports and ongoing logistical challenges continue to weigh on the manufacturing sector, with the Absa PMI slipping back into contraction territory in October with a reading of 49.2 points. Business Day TV spoke to Miyelani Maluleke, senior economist at Absa.