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14 stories from South Africa on One Turn, since October 9, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.

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GDP growth1.1%2025, World Bank
Inflation3.2%2025, World Bank
Unemployment32.4%2025, World Bank
GDP per person$6,5982025, World Bank

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Economy · Pretoria, South Africa

South Africa-China trade jumps after zero-tariff deal

Trade between South Africa and China reached almost $15 billion from May to August. That is a rise of nearly 24% from a year earlier. The increase followed a zero-tariff agreement between the two countries.

Day 3 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 19, Oct 23 · The story so far

Africanews · See it on the globe

Friday, October 23, 2026

Economy · Pretoria, South Africa

South Africa-China trade jumps 24% after zero-tariff deal

Trade between South Africa and China reached almost $15 billion from May to August, nearly 24% higher than a year earlier, following a zero-tariff agreement.

Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 19 · Later: Oct 24 · The story so far

Africanews · See it on the globe

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Migration · Durban, South Africa

Mob of 50 beats foreign national to death in Durban

A crowd of about 50 people beat a foreign man to death in Durban, South African police said. The victim has not been identified, and the killing follows a wave of anti-migrant marches in South Africa this year.

BBC News, Al Jazeera · See it on the globe

Sports · Gqeberha, South Africa

South Africa beat Australia by an innings in second Test

South Africa won the second cricket Test in Gqeberha by an innings and 31 runs, leveling the three-match series 1-1.

Al Jazeera, ABC News (Australia) · See it on the globe

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Energy · Pretoria, South Africa

South Africa cuts fuel levies after record prices

South Africa will cut fuel levies by R3.00 per litre of diesel and R1.50 per litre of petrol from November 4 to December 1 after fuel prices reached record highs.

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Sports · Gqeberha, South Africa

Bavuma's century shifts second Test against Australia

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma scored a century in the second Test at St George's Park, turning the match after Australia were bowled out for 99 and forced to follow on.

ABC News, ABC News · See it on the globe

Monday, October 19, 2026

Economy · Pretoria, South Africa

Ramaphosa tells South Africa to prepare for losing US trade access

President Cyril Ramaphosa told South Africans to prepare for the possible loss of benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which has been renewed until the end of 2028.

Day 1 of 3 · Later: Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

The Hindu · See it on the globe

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sports · Gqeberha, South Africa

Rain ruins first day of Australia's second Test in Gqeberha

Rain almost washed out day one of the second Test between South Africa and Australia, though Scott Boland took two wickets in two balls. Steve Smith spoke of his anxiety after a head blow in the first Test.

ABC News (Australia), ABC News (Australia) · See it on the globe

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Society · Mpumalanga, South Africa

About 200 rescued from illegal rehab centre in South Africa

Police rescued about 200 people, some found in chains and with sores, from an unregistered rehabilitation centre in Mpumalanga. Two people were arrested and 14 received medical treatment.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 16 · The story so far

BBC News, Reuters via Wikipedia · See it on the globe

Friday, October 16, 2026

Justice · Mpumalanga

About 200 people rescued from unregistered rehab centre in South Africa

Police rescued around 200 people from an unregistered rehabilitation centre in Mpumalanga and arrested two people over alleged kidnapping and health and safety violations. Fourteen people needed medical treatment.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 17 · The story so far

Reuters · See it on the globe

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Society · Katlehong, Gauteng, South Africa

Four killed in shooting at memorial service in South Africa

Four people were killed and three injured when gunmen opened fire at a memorial service in Katlehong, Gauteng.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 13 · The story so far

AP · See it on the globe

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Society · Katlehong, Gauteng, South Africa

Four killed in shooting at memorial service in Katlehong, South Africa

Gunmen killed four people and injured three at a memorial service in Katlehong, Gauteng province.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 14 · The story so far

AP · See it on the globe

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Climate · Eastern Cape

South Africa declares new Grassland National Park

South Africa declared the Grassland National Park in the Eastern Cape, covering about 10,226 hectares across 18 properties.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 9 · The story so far

Cape Town ETC · See it on the globe

Friday, October 9, 2026

Climate · Eastern Cape, South Africa

South Africa declares new Grassland National Park

South Africa designated a new national park of more than 10,000 hectares spread across 18 properties in the Eastern Cape, protecting grassland habitat.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 10 · The story so far

Cape Town ETC · See it on the globe

Figures: South Africa on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.

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