AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Government Security: The ANC in eThekwini has demanded tighter security for councillors after the daylight murder of ward 17 councillor Sibusiso Khwela in Mariannhill, calling for a review of protection at municipal buildings and offices. Crime & Policing: Acting Police Minister Feroz Cachalia confirmed a person of interest linked to the Reiger Park killings has been taken in for questioning, as Hawks recovered two rifles stolen from slain Anti-Gang Unit officers. Women’s Day & GBV: President Cyril Ramaphosa used National Women’s Day to stress that GBV remains a national crisis and that women are still not yet free. Environment Approvals: New analysis of government data suggests fewer than 4% of environmental authorisation applications were refused over the past two years, with some provinces recording zero refusals. Weather Watch: Hlabisa warned of heavy downpours and severe winter conditions in parts of Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel. Sports & National Pride: South Africa won eight medals at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, including silver for Tumi Ramokgopa and Leendert Koekemoer.
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