Three provinces in South Africa are at risk of entering a technical recession following the dismal economic performance in the first quarter of the year, and hopes for a better Q2 are diminishing.
While South Africa as a whole narrowly missed contracting in the first quarter, reporting a paltry 0.1% growth, not all provinces were in the green.
According to the Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council (ECSECC), the Free State and Western Cape provinces recorded the highest GDP growth of 0.5% in 2025Q1.
This was followed…
Internet Access: Internet penetration has increased significantly, with efforts to
improve access in rural areas and promote digital literacy.

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Boet – brother. This term is usually used in reference to a male friend or companion.Example: “Hey my boet, see you at the game tonight!”
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Fun South African Fact: There are more than 2000 shipwrecks off the South African coast, most dating back at least 500 years.