AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLocal Elections Crunch: The IEC says 2,274 candidates missed the nomination deadline for November local government elections, with no “technical glitch” and no reopening of the process. Parliament & Accountability: The MK Party wants Makashule Gana removed as chair of the Impeachment Committee over impartiality claims as the inquiry’s evidence-leader process restarts. Aviation Safety & Oversight: SACAA is reviewing Airlink’s low-level Cape Town flyover after safety questions, while Airlink has cancelled a planned repeat for the next Springboks-All Blacks match. Corruption Watch: The SIU’s new boss, Leonard Lekgetho, vows digitisation, stronger governance and tighter collaboration with law-enforcement. STEM & Learning: TikTok highlights a STEM learning shift as SA battles declining maths and science performance despite strong overall matric results. Energy & Emissions: Energy Minister Ramokgopa says SA’s future still depends heavily on coal, but Eskom must cut emissions using cleaner-coal and related technologies. Public Safety: Crime stats show 17 police officers died between April and June, including six on duty. Health & Cancer Care: Experts point to Steve Biko-level public hospitals as key to expanding cancer treatment capacity.
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