Reckoning for Ramaphosa as 500,000 jobs in South Africa now at risk

A staggering 500,000 jobs in South Africa are now at risk following the US Trade Office's decision to remove the country from its African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) programme, a move that has been years in the making due to concerns over South Africa's eligibility, neutrality, and proximity to the US's enemies. Critics argue that the expulsion could have been avoided, and the blame game has already begun, with some pointing fingers at the current administration and others questioning the country's long-standing participation in the programme. The outcome is a major blow to South Africa's economy, which will likely have far-reaching implications for the country's already struggling workforce.