AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMid-Year Budget: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana cut South Africa’s 2026 growth forecast to 1.2% and announced temporary fuel-levy relief: R3 a litre for diesel and R1.50 for petrol from 4 November. The SRD grant was extended for a year, while billions were allocated to tackle gender-based violence. G20 Diplomacy: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Donald Trump to invite South Africa to December’s Miami summit, saying Africa belongs at the table. Pretoria’s attendance remains uncertain amid strained US ties. Local Elections: ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba set corruption, service delivery and immigration conditions for any coalition deal. The IEC has received more than 700 complaints about election-related disinformation and is working with major tech platforms. Trade Tensions: Ramaphosa has warned the country to prepare for losing US trade benefits under AGOA. South Africa is pursuing new markets, including China, where cherries are set to gain access under a zero-tariff scheme.
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