South Africa's (SA) retail sector continued to show strength in May, with sales rising by 4.2% year-on-year. Six out of the seven retail categories recorded positive growth, with textiles, clothing, and general dealers leading the way.

Textiles and clothing sales surged by 12.5%, while general dealers saw a 3.6% year-on-year increase. 

Together, these two segments contributed 3.7 percentage points to the overall growth. Channel Africa business reporter Innocent Semosa has more.

South Africa's (SA) retail sector continued to show strength in May, with sales rising by 4.2% year-on-year. Six out of the seven retail categories recorded positive growth, with textiles, clothing, and general dealers leading the way.
Textiles and clothing sales surged by 12.5%, while general dealers saw a 3.6% year-on-year increase.&nbsp;
Together, these two segments contributed 3.7 percentage points to the overall growth. Channel Africa business reporter Innocent Semosa has more.

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