AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSRD Grant Court Fight: The Supreme Court of Appeal hears the government’s challenge to High Court rulings that found parts of the R370 SRD grant rules unconstitutional, with SERI warning millions could be left out if the appeal succeeds. Infrastructure Push: President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a R264bn infrastructure pipeline, with 170 projects set for procurement in the next 12–18 months, as government tries to accelerate delivery. Safa VAR Fallout: Parliament grilled Safa over the R20m VAR funds, with the Sports Ministry saying the money remains untouched and Safa given until September 9 to account for the allocation. Wild Coast Shell Ruling: South Africa’s Constitutional Court permanently halted Shell and Impact Africa’s Wild Coast exploration rights, citing unlawful consultation, strengthening the case for a just transition. Local Election Rules: The ANC electoral committee rejected waivers for councillor candidates without matric, requiring pledges to complete the qualification or face removal from lists. Immigration Pressure: Musina’s temporary repatriation centre has closed after processing nearly 49,000 people, with most classified as having entered illegally, while repatriations continue through lawful channels. Tech & Connectivity: Starlink is engaging ICASA to clarify licensing and ownership rules, aiming to break years of regulatory deadlock.
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