AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElection Safety: Ramaphosa says police are pursuing attackers after six ANC campaigners were killed in shootings in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. ActionSA’s Zwakele Mncwango warns that competition for municipal tenders can fuel political violence. Fuel and Budget: Ramaphosa is weighing further relief after R24bn in subsidies, but says it would divert money from other programmes. With petrol above R30 a litre, Wednesday’s mini-budget faces pressure to ease costs while containing debt; analysts see possible credit-rating upgrades. US Trade: Ramaphosa says South Africa must prepare for losing AGOA access, warning of severe consequences for exporters and auto jobs as ties with Washington sour. Apartheid-era Cases: Thabo Mbeki denied secret meetings to shield former security chiefs from prosecution at the TRC Cases Inquiry, while acknowledging a meeting with generals. Election Integrity: The IEC has received more than 700 complaints, many about election-related posts on X and AI misuse of images. Policing: Fannie Masemola has returned as national police chief, promising stronger accountability and frontline policing.
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