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Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Election-eve news dominated, led by the US move to withdraw South Africa's AGOA trade benefits, with Johannesburg water and Limpopo election arrests also in focus, plus a listener's blended-family dilemma.
- 09:02
The US has moved to withdraw South Africa's AGOA trade benefits from 1 January 2027, and government says it will engage social partners on support measures for affected sectors.
- 09:04
Johannesburg is expanding its own water tanker fleet to cut reliance on private contractors. Six of 16 second-phase tankers are active, with five more due in the 2026-2027 budget.
- 09:04
A Durban man accused of encouraging violence against police on TikTok was granted R7,000 bail with strict conditions on what he can post or send. The case is remanded to January 2027.
- 10:01
Two men were arrested in Limpopo for election-related offences: one for removing election posters illegally, and another for assault and intimidation after a party t-shirt was forcibly removed and set alight.
- 11:22
Advice for a family raising a nephew: be firm about the decision, hold one-on-ones with each child, and make sure the nephew knows he is wanted in the home.