FF Plus backs mayoral candidate despite apartheid-era murder conviction

The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) in South Africa is standing by its mayoral candidate, Bill Harington, after his apartheid-era murder conviction resurfaced ahead of the 2026 local elections. The party argues he should not be punished indefinitely for a crime committed over three decades ago. This is a domestic political controversy that could affect local election dynamics, but has no direct market implications.