Morning Brief — 30 October 2026
The morning brief: what we are following in South Africa today, with the record behind each story.
SA dangles chicken and pork concessions to the US for Agoa continuation
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
FirstRand trims exec bonuses over ‘UK motor commission matter’
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
Earning a sizeable foreign salary? Here’s a better way to transfer your funds to SA
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
Judge rejects US Justice Dept bid to block votes from alleged noncitizens in California – Daily Maverick [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: Daily Maverick (gnews) — also carried by The Citizen · how we source
ANC warns anti-Muslim threats endanger national security
Source: The Citizen · how we source
Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court back on track despite construction mafia delays
Source: The Citizen · how we source
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