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South Africa’s fourth-quarter GDP falls 1.8%

South Africa’s GDP was revised downward, with reports stating that the economy contracted 1.8% in the fourth quarter of 2008.

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A sharp quarterly contraction signals significant economic weakness, though the report concerns a historical period.

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  1. SA's GDP drops 1.8 percent in fourth quarter 2008 ↗sanews.gov.za · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC

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