Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Beyond the headlines
US President Donald Trump has notified Congress of his intention to terminate South Africa's participation in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) from January 1, 2027.
Crime concerns in Cape Town could impact tourism and investment, with safety risks and social media reports raising concerns about the city's reputation.
South Africa's special voters make their mark, Angelo Agrizzi ordered to pay R1.6bn, and the Gauteng water crisis blamed on system failure.
The Trump administration has suspended South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ending its duty-free access to the US market from 2027.
South African Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni encourages citizens to vote in local government elections, emphasizing young people's role in shaping their communities.
Special voting for municipal elections begins, disability grants are due, and a US decision on South Africa's AGOA eligibility is expected.
Politically Aweh's live comedy special, Poll Dancing, aims to educate and entertain South Africans before the local elections on November 4.
South Africa's graduation from Agoa will result in a 3.4% tariff increase on its exports to the US, but not a complete ban on market access.
Seven people die in truck crash near Flagstaff, leaving children without parents
South Africa's Electoral Commission investigates a Mdantsane presiding officer for allegedly giving an ANC party agent a ride during door-to-door voting.
Over 100,000 pupils in Gauteng left stranded as 2,000 scholar transport buses halt operations due to unpaid invoices.
US plans to suspend South Africa from duty-free trade access under Agoa
