AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCoalition Talks: The ANC’s support fell to about 31% in its worst-ever local election result, leaving major councils including Johannesburg and Tshwane facing coalition negotiations. The Northern Cape will also hold a revote on 18 November after ballot papers were destroyed. Jobs and Economy: Unemployment rose to 33.7% in the third quarter, with 8.6 million people out of work despite 101,000 new jobs. Manufacturing output fell 3.5% year-on-year in September. Public Safety: Cape Town’s CATA Nyanga–Seawater taxi route has reportedly stopped operating as drivers fear further violence; taxi-related shootings have killed at least 19 people since September. Sport: Olympic champion Tatjana Smith will represent the Netherlands at the 2028 Games, citing the need for stronger support to thrive as an athlete. Consumer Alert: Chery is recalling 23,667 vehicles in South Africa over a welding fault that could cause rear suspension failure or brake-fluid leaks. Home Affairs: A new online asylum registration system aims to ease application backlogs.
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