AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoXenophobia & Diplomacy: Nigeria’s Tinubu declined to meet Ramaphosa’s envoy over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, directing talks instead to the foreign affairs ministry—while South Africa’s ANC SG Fikile Mbalula warned anti-immigration mobilisation is being exploited for politics, not lawful enforcement. Municipal Finance: National Treasury will release withheld July 2026 Municipal Equitable Share funds from 31 July to 69 municipalities, aiming to protect basic services while still pressing compliance conditions. Local Elections Prep: The ANC says it has centralised mayoral candidate selection for 2026, with national officials interviewing 200+ candidates on ethics and competence. Migration Policy: Home Affairs proposes charging R500 for South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) in a new phase, after earlier waivers. Parliament & Accountability: Malawi’s repatriation spending row (K24bn vs K9bn) spilled into Parliament, underscoring how repatriation costs and claims are being contested across the region. Crime & Social Tension: A viral Bloemfontein petrol-station assault video has sparked debate after Engen condemned the violence. Security & Industry: Transnet docked a 228m crude oil tanker at Durban’s Prince Edward Graving Dock after upgrades, supporting jobs in the maritime repair value chain.
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