THE WEEKEND WRAP: SA-Israel diplomatic fallout, Steenhuisen’s DA exit and the Agoa trade reprieve

[Daily Maverick - Zambia] - 7/02/2026

From the SA-Israel diplomatic fallout and John Steenhuisen’s DA exit to the Agoa trade reprieve, we unpack the power shifts defining the week.

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