South African manufacturing activity swung back into positive territory in November as business activity picked up.

SA’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) has moved into expansionary territory in August after two consecutive months below the key 50 line.

Manufacturing activity in South Africa fell in June for the first time since October.

SA’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell for the third consecutive month to a seasonally-adjusted 51,1 in May from 55,2 the previous month.

SA’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) retreated to a seasonally adjusted 55,6 in March after reaching 60,4 the previous month, a survey showed.

South Africa’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) jumped to a seasonally adjusted 60,4 in February, a near-three-year high.

South Africa’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to a seasonally adjusted 53,6 points in January, its sixth straight gain.