AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Security: Political killings are spreading beyond traditional hotspots ahead of the 4 November local elections: a new report counts 43 deaths in 45 attacks from January to September and urges continued support for the Political Killings Task Team. MK Campaign: The MK Party has cancelled its manifesto rally as Jacob Zuma remains in hospital, switching to online manifesto distribution and ward-level campaigning. Public Finances: Correctional Services received a disclaimer audit after the Auditor-General raised concerns about questionable procurement documents, unreliable records and fraud risks. Social Grants: SASSA is awaiting Treasury’s decision on whether to change disability grant payments scheduled for election day. Asylum Policy: Home Affairs is reconsidering its approach after a court ruling and anti-migrant unrest; the department said its previous policy had serious consequences and put officials at risk. Local Services: Nelson Mandela Bay businesses are bearing the cost of unreliable water and electricity as the metro’s electricity service faces mounting losses. Alliance Tensions: Cosatu’s leadership contest reflects divisions over whether to back the ANC or the SACP in the coming elections, though delegates have favoured preserving unity.
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