Liquidations in South Africa saw another sharp spike in March, rising 8% month-on-month, following a 40% surge in February.
According to the latest liquidation statistics from Stats SA, the country recorded 146 liquidations in March 2026, up from 135 the month before.
When added to the 96 recorded in January, the country experienced 377 liquidations in the first quarter.
Year-on-year, liquidations were up a staggering 15% from March 2025, while the year-to-date figures (Jan-March 2026) have also climbed 1.1% y/y, bucking recent trends.
Most liquidations for the month were recorded in the finance, insurance, real estate, and business services sector, followed closely by…