AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Watch: South Africa heads to local polls on November 4 amid service-delivery concerns and forecasts of coalition governments in several metros. eThekwini has 124 high-risk voting stations, while taxi violence in Cape Town has raised safety concerns. Public Order: A Durban court has restricted anti-migrant marches ahead of the vote. An MP is also calling for a probe into alleged links between police officers and the taxi industry. Trade and Reform: Pretoria is bracing for a US review of South Africa’s AGOA eligibility, expected November 2, while keeping trade talks open. A new Operation Vulindlela report shows key reforms lagging, including electricity transmission and rail restructuring. Public Services: Civic groups welcome SASSA’s dismissal of 65 officials for serious misconduct but want criminal investigations and recovery of public funds. Western Cape officials say medicine shortages are part of a national supply problem and are seeking urgent action.
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