AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Elections: South Africans are voting in municipal elections as anger over corruption, crime and failing water and electricity services threatens further losses for the ANC. More than 29 million people are registered, and the result could leave major cities under coalition rule. Johannesburg is a key battleground after years of mayoral turnover and worsening services. Cape Town Services: Gugulethu hostel residents say overflowing sewage, broken toilets and leaking roofs have gone unresolved for years; the City says some repairs are under way, with wider upgrades dependent on funding. US Trade: Washington plans to end South Africa’s AGOA benefits from January 2027. Western Cape exporters warn that more than 47,000 jobs are at risk, while the government says it will support affected industries and pursue new trade arrangements. Election Rules: The IEC says stations opened smoothly and has reminded parties that campaigning is prohibited within voting-station boundaries.
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