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Monday, 5 October 2026
World Teachers Day, Johannesburg’s worsening refuse crisis and concerns over South Africa’s AGOA access dominated, alongside scrutiny of Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend.
- 05:21
South Africa could lose duty-free AGOA access before Christmas, with Solidarity warning of a possible White House announcement within three weeks amid diplomatic tensions and disputes over local laws.
- 05:49
Johannesburg’s refuse collection has collapsed across all regions as fuel shortages, closed landfill sites and cash-flow problems leave Pickitup unable to keep enough trucks operating.
- 05:45
On World Teachers Day, SATU called for greater protection, resources and investment, saying violence, overcrowding and administrative burdens are undermining teaching and pushing educators towards quitting.
- 05:15
Former US diplomat Brooke Spector labelled Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 adult payout an attempted vote-buying effort, saying Congress lacks the authority and the plan would be economically unfeasible.
- 05:40
Three senior Knysna municipal officials, including the mayor, municipal manager and chief financial officer, were due in court over alleged kickbacks linked to municipal security contracts.