AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Policy: South Africa’s power crisis has shifted to managing surplus electricity. Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says government will prioritise battery storage and gas-to-power, with 9,600MW earmarked for the new procurement round; millions still face electricity shortages. Election Watch: Ahead of the 4 November local polls, the IEC warns that AI-generated and ward-specific false claims could mislead voters on registration, ballots and results. Immigration: ActionSA says a directive requiring offices to accept asylum applications from people who entered unlawfully could overwhelm the system; Home Affairs says the move follows a Constitutional Court ruling. Cost of Living: October’s fuel hike is fuelling calls for relief, while early estimates point to another steep increase in November. Rule of Law: Judicial appointments reform is back in focus as the Judicial Service Commission considers revised procedures for assessing candidates. Political Violence: A shooting targeting a senior ANC figure in KwaZulu-Natal has renewed fears of political attacks as elections approach.
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