AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Trade Tensions: Washington says it plans to remove South Africa from AGOA duty-free benefits from January 2027, putting about $1.7 billion in exports at risk. Pretoria says the US raised new issues beyond trade talks and is considering support for affected businesses while seeking further engagement. Local Elections: South Africans vote on Wednesday after special voting began with ballot delays in Cape Town and the death of an IEC official in Mahikeng. The IEC says about 780,000 people cast special votes on the first day; parties are urging a peaceful poll and stronger turnout. Service Delivery: A new SAHRC report says Gauteng’s water crisis reflects failing infrastructure, poor maintenance and wastewater problems, and calls for measurable improvements rather than more meetings. Police Leadership: President Cyril Ramaphosa says Cabinet will consider KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for the Hawks’ top post. Phala Phala Case: Two people were convicted over the theft at Ramaphosa’s farm; a third was acquitted.
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