# Agricultural organisation SAAI is disappointed by the US’ decision to exclude South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Chairperson Theo de Jager says many farmers blame the ANC’s refusal to condemn the Kill the Boer chant, abandon expropriation without compensation and exempt US investors from BEE requirements, as well as its close ties with Iran. He estimates 62-thousand jobs are at risk, with litchi, citrus, wine, nut and fruit producers’ likely hardest hit:
SAAI says 62-thousand jobs are at risk after AGOA exclusion [SOUND]
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