RC 261102702Stephen Grootes
Monday, 2 November 2026
Trade and business dominated this episode, with a US move to end South Africa's AGOA trade benefits, shifting fuel-buying habits, and the first day of special voting.
- 19:35
US President Trump has notified Congress of his intent to terminate South Africa and Rwanda from the AGOA trade preference programme, effective as of January 1st, 2027, citing barriers, corruption and national security concerns.
- 18:01
The Pretoria High Court has ordered the recovery of R1.66 billion linked to corrupt correctional services contracts awarded to Bosasa, with former COO Angelo Agrizzi entering a plea and sentence agreement with the state.
- 18:14
Discovery Insure data shows purchases of 20 litres or less now make up 36% of fuel transactions, up from 25%, as motorists respond to volatile petrol prices.
- 18:04
Taxi associations Codeta and Qatar have agreed to a seven-day truce in the Delft Langa Epping corridor dispute, which has claimed at least 12 lives, with structured mediation to follow, Cape Town's mobility MMC says.
- 19:11
SARS has issued a guide saying social media influencers must declare non-cash benefits such as phones and holidays, which are taxable at their market value, effective from 20 October 2026.