Economics
South African Economy Shrinks in Further Hit to Government Forecasts
- GDP declined an annualized 0.6% in the third quarter
- Agriculture, mining and manufacturing output slumped
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South Africa’s economy contracted for a second quarter this year in the three months through September as farming, mining and factory output slumped. The rand extended its decline against the dollar.