Morning Brief — 2 November 2026
The morning brief: what we are following in South Africa today, with the record behind each story.
Cosatu’s Matthew Parks on Agoa, job losses and SA’s trade options
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
Election 2026: Absurd number of candidates risk make voting chaotic
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
What municipal failure really costs SMEs
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
Motorists mobilise to challenge Sars over foreign-registered vehicles
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
Sotheni expected back in court over Witness D murder case
Source: SABC News · how we source
Mncube back on the stand for cross-examination in Meyiwa trial
Source: SABC News · how we source
🛡️ THE HEDGE — BITCOIN
Same story every year: the rand loses value, banks can freeze you, SARS tracks it all. Bitcoin is the exit — money no politician can print away. Watch today’s 60-second short · Full SA course: satoshistudy.com · The Hedge Guide
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