AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Elections Watch: The IEC says candidate nominations for the 4 November local government elections jumped 43% to 142,072, but 2,274 candidates were left out after missing the August 28 deadline—an issue already blamed by the ANC on “technical glitches.” Parliament & Accountability: The ATM warns the Western Cape High Court not to delay Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala impeachment process, while civil society says the new GBVF council will be judged on funding, accountability and survivor-focused delivery. Governance & Corruption: DIRCO cleared High Commissioner Anil Sooklal after the Zuma-Gupta India controversy, saying his role was limited to official ceremonial arrangements. Public Safety: Stats SA reports a major crime-reporting gap—only 48.2% of housebreaking incidents are reported to police—fuelled by distrust that police will act. Energy & Cost of Living: Early CEF data flags another painful fuel price adjustment in October. Aviation Safety: Airlink has cancelled a planned FNB Stadium flypast as SACAA reviews whether the Cape Town low-altitude formation flight complied with safety rules.
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