RC 261103Cape TalkPippa Hudson
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Election-eve show dominated by the US ending South Africa's AGOA trade benefits and the political fallout, alongside special-vote hiccups and a fatal KZN political killing.
- 13:01
The US has ended South Africa's AGOA preferential trade access, with the agreement ending in January; the DA and Freedom Front Plus blame the ANC's foreign and economic policies, predicting thousands of job losses.
- 13:30
The ANC says it will not surrender land reform, B-BBEE and employment equity for continued US market access, while remaining open to diplomatic relations with Washington.
- 14:07
The IEC in KwaZulu-Natal still had 83,000 outstanding home visits to complete before the end of the day, as inclement weather slowed officials.
- 13:03
An MK Party Ugu district coordinator was shot dead at his home while preparing for election work; police have not yet established a motive and have urged against speculation.