AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAGOA Fallout: The US plans to end South Africa’s preferential AGOA access from January 2027, putting roughly 10% of exports to the US at risk of higher tariffs. Exporters warn of pressure on jobs and established trade, while economists say the wider impact may be limited and the US market will remain open. Table grape exporters estimate their tariff could rise from 12.5% to about 15.9%; industry groups are urging urgent talks and new export markets. Johannesburg’s Water Crisis: Prolonged outages are disrupting households and businesses, with officials blaming ageing infrastructure, leaks and high demand. The crisis has become a central local-election issue and highlights the cost of municipal service failures. City Finances: Johannesburg announced a wage settlement affecting about 35,000 workers on the eve of voting, with contemplated payments of R1.2bn to R5bn. The City has yet to explain the timing or funding, prompting concern about pressure on the next administration and service delivery. Cost of Living: November brought only a one-cent petrol-price cut, while diesel fell by more than R1 a litre.
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