AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFashion & Labour: Raids on clothing factories in KwaZulu-Natal are spotlighting “sweatshop conditions” and undocumented labour, but owners say low retailer prices make it hard to meet wage rules—while unions want retailers held accountable. Culture & Heritage: The Standard Bank Luju Festival is officially back, with last year’s E2.5m boost to SMEs and a bigger two-day August edition featuring Shwi, Zola 7, Nasty C and more. Music Spotlight: Vuyo Brown returns after eight years with Imprint, a faith-led, genre-bending album urging young people to resist trends and find identity in God. Viral Weddings: Influencer Bianca Coster’s Swati traditional wedding in eSwatini went viral—first for the beauty, then for backlash after an X post dubbed her “Chris Excel.” Community & Safety: Eswatini strengthens safeguards against sexual harassment and GBV in higher education, with new findings shared under the Litsemba Rising initiative. Local Crime Watch: Three brothers in Eswatini face murder charges over the death of their mother’s boyfriend, allegedly linked to an affair accusation. Arts Funding: Babukisi Foundation and Eswatini Theatre Club win EU support to turn local heritage into animation, film and visual art.
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