AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS–South Africa Visa Clash: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new visa restrictions on South African officials over alleged race-based discrimination and land seizures, prompting Pretoria’s pushback on sovereignty and domestic policy. Local Elections Court Battles: The IEC welcomed an Electoral Court ruling dismissing the ANC’s bid to reinstate 181 excluded candidates, while the ANC signalled further legal action; meanwhile, final candidate lists show fierce metro fragmentation ahead of November local elections. Ramaphosa Health Update: President Cyril Ramaphosa was “booked off” from public engagements after returning from the BRICS Summit in India, with ministers asked to stand in where possible. Madlanga Commission One-Year Mark: The Madlanga Commission marked a year since hearings began, citing testimony from 110 witnesses and major referrals into alleged criminality and corruption in the criminal justice system. GBV and Serial Killer Fears: After multiple women’s bodies were found in Ekurhuleni/Kempton Park, police expanded “Operation Shanela” and communities staged silent marches demanding action. Municipal Service Reform Funding: National Treasury secured a $1bn New Development Bank loan to support metro trading services reforms, including water, sanitation, electricity and waste management.
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