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News South Africa: South Africa blocks anti-foreigner protests ahead of elections

News channel or source: https://www.ft.com/content/53b633ac-e7ac-4d22-80bf-0fdeb1311562?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Published on: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Durban court issues temporary ban on anti-immigrant demonstrations by March and March movement, which have often turned violent ...

News South Africa: South Africa picks Durban for Olympic, Paralympic bid

News channel or source: https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/durban-south-africa-olympic-bid-2036-2040
Published on: Wednesday 28 October 2026

South African officials picked Durban as its primary bid city as it hopes to host the first Olympics and Paralympics in Africa in 2036 or 2040. The three largest cities in South Africa all expressed ...

News South Africa: South African police seek court ban on anti-immigration marches

News channel or source: https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-migration-court-protests-fef70543bfaf002f4fc1f594e2112718
Published on: Wednesday 28 October 2026

South African police have approached the courts to stop planned marches by anti-illegal immigration groups in Durban.

News South Africa: South Africa Economy 4.9% Bigger Than Thought After Rebasing

News channel or source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-29/south-african-economy-4-9-bigger-than-reported-after-rebasing
Published on: Wednesday 28 October 2026

South Africa’s economy is 4.9% larger than previously estimated after the country’s statistics agency rebased the data series to update the way that it measures gross domestic product, and refined its ...

News South Africa: South Africa chooses Durban as its preferred city to host 2036 or 2040 Olympics

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/south-africa-chooses-durban-as-its-preferred-city-to-host-2036-or-2040-olympics/ar-AA2gkiqe
Published on: Wednesday 28 October 2026

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Durban is South Africa 's preferred candidate to host the first Olympics in Africa. South Africa is bidding to host the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The ...

News South Africa: South Africa Selects Durban to Lead 2036 or 2040 Olympic Bid

News channel or source: https://ijr.com/discover/south-africa-names-durban-for-2036-2040-olympic-bid-6d0a8ad0
Published on: Wednesday 28 October 2026

South Africa has selected Durban as its preferred city for a bid to host the 2036 or 2040 Olympics and Paralympics, potentially using a multi-city plan and existing sports venues. The government has ...

News South Africa: Countdown to disaster for South Africa

News channel or source: https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/881977/countdown-to-disaster-for-south-africa/
Published on: Wednesday 28 October 2026

South Africa could be just a week away from being expelled from AGOA, with economists warning that the impact would be disastrous for the country.

News South Africa: South Africa risks return to money-laundering grey list

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/south-africa-risks-return-to-money-laundering-grey-list/ar-AA2gejFw
Published on: Tuesday 27 October 2026

By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, Oct 28 (Reuters) - South Africa faces a significant risk of returning to the Financial Action Task Force's grey list barely a year after it secured removal, according to ...

News South Africa: Iconic item only found in South Africa heading to space

News channel or source: https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/882044/iconic-item-only-found-in-south-africa-heading-to-space/
Published on: Thursday 29 October 2026

Plans are advancing to send rooibos seeds to space, marking the first time an indigenous South African plant will leave the planet.

News South Africa: Marco Jansen Joins Elite Club As 18th South African Bowler To Claim 100 Test Wickets

News channel or source: https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/south-africa-vs-australia-3rd-test-2026-marco-jansen-100-wickets-record
Published on: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Marco Jansen reached 100 Test wickets during the third Test against Australia in Cape Town on Wednesday, becoming the 18th South African bowler to achieve the milestone. The 26-year-old got there in h ...

News South Africa: IMF Lauds South Africa’s Fiscal Gains, Sees Growth as Next Test

News channel or source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-28/imf-lauds-south-africa-s-fiscal-gains-sees-growth-as-next-test
Published on: Tuesday 27 October 2026

The International Monetary Fund said South Africa is restoring fiscal credibility despite geopolitical risks, but needs to deliver faster economic reforms to lift investment and growth.