AgriSA has welcomed the United States Senate's approval of a one‑year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA. The Act grants eligible sub‑Saharan African nations, including South Africa, duty‑free access to the US market. AgriSA says the so‑called "Liberation Day" tariffs of 30 percent have reduced some of AGOA's benefits but the programme remains vital for local exporters. To discuss the impact, Elvis Presslin spoke to AgriSA Chief Executive Officer, Johann Kotze

AgriSA has welcomed the United States Senate's approval of a one‑year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA. The Act grants eligible sub‑Saharan African nations, including South Africa, duty‑free access to the US market. AgriSA says the so‑called "Liberation Day" tariffs of 30 percent have reduced some of AGOA's benefits but the programme remains vital for local exporters. To discuss the impact, Elvis Presslin spoke to AgriSA Chief Executive Officer, Johann Kotze

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AgriSA welcomes extension of AGOA

Thousands of Gauteng learners are reportedly without transport after the provincial education department failed to pay scholar‑transport operators.  The Democratic Alliance says at least 20 schools are affected, with operators reporting they have not received payments for more than three months, breaching  a 30‑day contract term.  The Gauteng Small Bus Operators' Council says the Department of Roads and Transport has also not issued required permits, prompting many operators to suspend services. DA Shadow MEC for Education Sergio Isa Dos Santos says the situation has cost learners valuable school time and left parents in distress. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Shadow MEC for Education Sergio Isa Dos Santos

Thousands of Gauteng learners are reportedly without transport after the provincial education department failed to pay scholar‑transport operators. &nbsp;The Democratic Alliance says at least 20 schools are affected, with operators reporting they have not received payments for more than three months, breaching &nbsp;a 30‑day contract term. &nbsp;The Gauteng Small Bus Operators' Council says the Department of Roads and Transport has also not issued required permits, prompting many operators to suspend services. DA Shadow MEC for Education Sergio Isa Dos Santos says the situation has cost learners valuable school time and left parents in distress. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Shadow MEC for Education Sergio Isa Dos Santos

Gauteng Learners Stranded as Education Department Fails to Pay Transport Operators

Members of the National Union of Mineworkers, NUM have been protesting outside the Industrial Development Corporation's head office in Sandton, demanding action over imminent job cuts at Cast Products South Africa, which faces liquidation. The union says hundreds of jobs are on the line and is calling on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to intervene and find a solution. For more on the situation, Elvis Presslin spoke to NUM PWV Regional Organiser, Mpho Hlongwane

Members of the National Union of Mineworkers, NUM have been protesting outside the Industrial Development Corporation's head office in Sandton, demanding action over imminent job cuts at Cast Products South Africa, which faces liquidation. The union says hundreds of jobs are on the line and is calling on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to intervene and find a solution. For more on the situation, Elvis Presslin spoke to NUM PWV Regional Organiser, Mpho Hlongwane

NUM members protest outside IDC offices over job cuts

Julius Malema says the EFF plenum reflected that South Africa is in a permanent state of elections, which undermines the focus of public representatives to deliver services as they are in constant campaigning mode. EFF leader Julius Malema was addressing the media on the outcomes of the party's Plenum which took place over the weekend

Julius Malema says the EFF plenum reflected that South Africa is in a permanent state of elections, which undermines the focus of public representatives to deliver services as they are in constant campaigning mode. EFF leader Julius Malema was addressing the media on the outcomes of the party's Plenum which took place over the weekend

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