Morning Brief — 3 November 2026
The morning brief: what we are following in South Africa today, with the record behind each story.
SA to accelerate the diversification of its export markets: Tau
Source: SABC News · how we source
SA responds to notice of removal from AGOA [CONFIRMED — 5 sources]
Source: SABC News — also carried by Moneyweb, The Citizen, The Citizen, The Citizen · how we source
Three years later, Cape Town families still without water
Source: GroundUp · how we source
Why Gauteng residents go without water: SAHRC report
Source: GroundUp · how we source
Ex-registrar calls on Madlanga commission to investigate Unisa
Source: The Citizen · how we source
Fake SIMS hold SA to ransom
Source: The Citizen · how we source
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