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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Fuel relief, Agoa warning and voter anger dominate President’s election briefing

Outlet: Daily Maverick · Ferial Haffajee · Published 19/10/2026 19:46 UTC

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In a wide-ranging briefing with editors and journalists on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged voter anger, hinted at fuel price relief and warned that South Africa could lose its Agoa trade benefits.

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    LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Ramaphosa signals fuel relief Fuel relief, Agoa warning and warns of Agoa losses as elections loom voter anger dominate President’s election briefing

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19/10/2026 19:46 UTC
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