AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Watch: South Africa’s local polls are set for Wednesday after 1.43 million people cast special votes. NATJOINTS reported 21 election-related criminal cases and six arrests; the IEC warned against violence and disruption after an MK Party organiser was killed, a DA candidate’s home was firebombed and a presiding officer was dismissed over election materials transported in an ANC-branded car. Municipal Stakes: Johannesburg signed a R10.3-billion wage deal with Samwu on the eve of voting, committing the city to higher costs over two years and leaving the next mayor to manage the fallout. US Trade Tensions: Washington’s decision to end South Africa’s AGOA benefits from 2027 drew a vow from ANC deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane that the government would not trade away national sovereignty; exporters face higher tariffs, though the full impact remains uncertain. Election Integrity: The IEC has warned about misinformation, including a viral AI-generated Nelson Mandela video urging voters to reject the ANC.
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