AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPolitical Violence: Four people have died and three were injured in a Katlehong shooting after a political memorial. A suspect has surrendered, and government says it will work with police and prosecutors to protect campaigning and voting rights. Election Watch: The IEC says it has printed more than 66% of ballot papers for the 4 November local polls and approved 2.6 million special-vote applications. Labour: Mike Shingange was elected COSATU president, with Zingiswa Losi becoming general secretary after a turbulent congress. Cape Town Housing: Housing dominated mayoral candidates’ debate, while the human settlements minister has ordered the city to pause a prime-land sale pending an investigation. Trade: Western Cape exporters lost an estimated R2.8 billion in sales to the US in 2025 as tariffs hit businesses and jobs. Proteas: South Africa is weighing changes after a 214-run defeat to Australia; coach Shukri Conrad says the team must improve, with Kagiso Rabada potentially returning for the second Test. Extradition: Malawi’s High Court overturned the order to send Shepherd Bushiri and his wife to South Africa, citing serious legal and procedural flaws.
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