AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection Results: With about 72% of votes counted, the ANC is on roughly 32% nationally, its worst local-election showing, while the DA has about 24%. The DA leads in several metros, including Johannesburg, while the MK Party is ahead in KwaZulu-Natal. Many councils are expected to need coalitions. Counting and Coalitions: The IEC has urged parties and voters not to share unverified results as it resolves objections and completes checks. DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says coalition discussions have begun; MK’s claims of wins in nine municipalities remain unconfirmed. Service Delivery: Voters’ anger over failing water, electricity and municipal services helped drive the ANC’s losses. An Ipsos survey found 55% of registered voters distrust local government. Trade and Economy: The US plans to end South Africa’s AGOA trade benefits from January 2027, putting some exporters and jobs at risk. Meanwhile, GDP rebasing lifted the estimated size of the economy by 5.3% and lowered Treasury’s projected peak debt ratio to 74.6%. Springboks: South Africa face Italy in Turin on Saturday, beginning a four-Test European tour in the Nations Championship.
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