AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBRICS Summit Watch: New Delhi is gearing up for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on Sept 12–13, with Putin expected in India and Xi also set to attend, as India pushes a “New Delhi Declaration” on trade, energy and Global South priorities. Parliament Oversight: Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has asked for an extension after its first report deadline looks set to slip. Local Elections & Media: Johannesburg mayoral hopeful Ntsiki Mazwai has publicly questioned Radio 702 after she and fellow candidate Gndzongana were left out of a debate ahead of the Nov 4 vote. Governance & Municipal Performance: A new IRR report argues municipal dysfunction is holding back investment and jobs, warning that city governance failures are now a national economic risk. Sports Governance Crisis: SASCOC has suspended president Barry Hendricks amid safeguarding-policy allegations, handing temporary authority to the first vice-president. Human Rights & Migration: Amnesty says Russia is trafficking foreigners into Ukraine, including South Africans, while Durban migrant tensions continue amid unofficial deadlines. Education Safety: Police raids in Gauteng schools recovered weapons and drugs, as unions warn teachers face growing threats.
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