AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElections Countdown: South Africa’s voters’ roll for the 4 November local government elections has closed, with the IEC expected to update the timetable and the election date likely to be gazetted on Friday. Parliament Discipline: The ANC Parliamentary Caucus demanded decorum after an ANC-EFF clash at the Section 89 Committee involving Julius Malema and Cameron Dugmore. SAPS/PRASA Probe: Investigators are pursuing former PRASA security chief Alexio Papadopulo over alleged R60m subcontracting linked to alleged gang boss Ralph Stanfield, as his legal challenge to search warrants heads to a full hearing later this year. Migration & Xenophobia: South Africa is pushing for Africa-wide migration talks after anti-migrant protests persisted, with officials citing “push-pull” causes and fallout from violence and regional tensions. FIFA Governance Row: CAF backed FIFA’s updated position after Infantino’s World Cup investment plan was withdrawn, while UEFA and others continue to press for answers. Business & Tech: MTN will invest R332m in Limpopo for network expansion and 5G upgrades; EasyEquities and Absa struck a partnership to let Absa’s clients invest via the Absa app. Energy Watch: Stats SA says electricity generation fell 8.1% in June year-on-year, marking the 13th straight annual decline.
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