AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPolice Accountability: Deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya has resigned while facing a disciplinary case and criminal charges, including rape and human trafficking, which he denies. His departure is classified as a dishonourable discharge; allegations of links to criminal networks have also surfaced at the Madlanga Commission. Election Dispute: The ANC is asking the Constitutional Court to overturn a ruling that excluded 181 candidates from six municipalities after missed filing deadlines. The DA warns that allowing a late submission could disrupt the rules for all parties ahead of November’s local elections. Asylum and Unrest: Home Affairs has suspended an asylum directive after anti-migrant protests turned violent in Durban and Soweto, with vehicles torched and shops looted. President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the pause as necessary, while the government seeks court guidance on implementing the ruling. Land Reform: Ramaphosa says 2.5 million hectares of state land will be transferred to black farmers, arguing that land access must be matched with financing, training and market support. International Justice: Nobel laureate Navi Pillay has condemned US sanctions on the International Criminal Court as unlawful, adding to scrutiny of Washington’s pressure on the court.
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