Official figures released in South Africa show that the economy is no longer in recession.

During the third quarter of this year it grew at an annual equivalent of 2.2%.

Correspondents say the news will come as a boost to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has been struggling to fulfil a promise to turn around the economy and create jobs at a time of mass unemployment.

Mr Ramaphosa's effort to attract investors has been undermined by a crisis in the electricity sector.

There are also concerns that the mining sector, which has long been key to South Africa's economy, is still in decline.