AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Elections: South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday in a fiercely contested municipal vote, with the IEC reporting 1.43 million special votes and warning of misinformation and election disruptions. Political Violence: MK Party organiser Lastborn Shazi was shot dead in KwaZulu-Natal while helping coordinate the campaign, intensifying concerns ahead of voting. US Trade: Washington’s planned removal of South Africa from AGOA from January 2027 puts duty-free access at risk for about $1.7 billion in exports. Unions warn thousands of jobs could be affected, while exporters face higher tariffs and seek renewed talks. Johannesburg Finances: Mayor Dada Morero signed a R10.3-billion wage agreement with Samwu on the eve of the election, despite Treasury’s earlier warning about its impact on the city’s finances. Film Ban: South Africa’s Film and Publication Board has banned the screening and distribution of an antisemitic film that denies the Holocaust and promotes conspiracy claims about Jews.
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