AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Elections: South Africa’s 4 November polls are nearing, with Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber saying preparations are on track as parties make their final push. Ramaphosa’s Mamelodi campaign visit was met with complaints about weeks without water and electricity; residents said he was steered away from worse conditions near Kingsley Hostel. Water Crisis: Ramaphosa has condemned Tshwane’s handling of the Bronkhorstspruit outbreak, where gastrointestinal illness cases have risen to 833. Public Safety: The president has deployed 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal amid anti-immigration protests, as tensions rise following the killing of a foreign national in Durban. US Relations: Ambassador Roelf Meyer is calling for direct talks with Washington to ease strained ties and protect South Africa’s access to the AGOA trade programme. Despite the diplomatic friction, US companies are continuing to invest in South Africa. Public Finances: Ramaphosa says stronger revenue collection has helped improve the country’s finances after state capture, while the government faces pressure to turn fiscal gains into better services.
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