South African Retail Sales Growth Accelerates to 3.5 Percent in November
South African retail sales rose 3.5% year-on-year in November 2025 as consumer spending improved. This suggests strengthening domestic demand and activity.
Insights:
Statistics South Africa released retail sales data today, Wednesday, 21 January 2026, showing that retail sales in South Africa 
ZArose 3.5% year-on-year in November 2025. This acceleration from the 3.0% growth recorded in October marks a consecutive monthly improvement in consumer spending and signals strengthening domestic demand across the country.
ZArose 3.5% year-on-year in November 2025. This acceleration from the 3.0% growth recorded in October marks a consecutive monthly improvement in consumer spending and signals strengthening domestic demand across the country.
