AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoLocal Elections: Jacob Zuma has been discharged from hospital as parties prepare for the November 4 polls. The Constitutional Court’s ruling on ANC candidate lists has also prompted the IEC to give 32 parties another chance to contest. Two ANC members were shot dead while campaigning in KwaZulu-Natal. Cape Town: A poll puts the DA at 52.6%, but the party may need stronger turnout to retain its majority. Meanwhile, BOSA warns that CBD housing prices are pushing ordinary residents out. Jobs & Growth: South Africa’s farm exports reached a record $15.1 billion in 2025, with industry leaders calling for a coordinated plan to open more markets. The government is ending subsidies for imported vehicle kits to encourage local production, while Transnet and Wabtec signed a $400 million deal to support freight locomotives. Community Safety: Police rescued about 200 people from an alleged illegal rehabilitation centre; a pastor and his wife were arrested. Arts & Tourism: Cape Town’s new TRANSLATIONS platform is putting local fashion, jewellery and craft in the spotlight, while the Garden Route is increasingly drawing interest beyond holidaymakers.
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