South Africa’s manufacturing sector has returned to growth, with the Absa PMI back in expansion territory in April for the first time since September 2025, but questions remain over the sustainability of that recovery. Business Day TV spoke to Jacques Rikhotso, MD of Bridgestone Southern Africa and chair of the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference, about structural weaknesses in the sector, rising imports, and what’s needed to build a more resilient industrial base.
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Business Day TV speaks to Jacques Rikhotso, MD of Bridgestone Southern Africa and chair of the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference
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