AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImmigration Crackdown: President Cyril Ramaphosa used a national address to insist enforcement of immigration law is the state’s job alone, warning against vigilante action and promising tougher measures as anti-foreigner protests and xenophobia fears intensify. Employer Sanctions: Labour says employers could face fines up to R100,000 per undocumented worker, alongside plans to recruit 10,000 labour inspectors. Cross-Border Repatriations: South Africa’s Border Management Authority reports 654 Ghanaians repatriated on two charter flights, while 150 Malawians have begun voluntary return from the Western Cape. Diplomatic Spat: South Africa’s foreign affairs minister Ronald Lamola rejected Ghana’s claims of deaths and injuries during attacks, calling them misinformation. Local Politics: ANC Joburg’s mayoral process is in focus after reports that Dada Morero was left off the interview list, with Loyiso Masuku nominated and other names under consideration. Roads Agency Row: Sanral pushed back on claims of a “R9.5 billion tender storm,” saying irregular expenditure predates its current CEO and was resolved. Crime Trend: Security warnings say organised syndicates are increasingly targeting solar panels, battery backups and gas cylinders.
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