AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoJune 30 Immigration Standoff: President Cyril Ramaphosa urged calm and lawful protest as South Africa braces for anti-migrant marches, saying concerns about undocumented immigration and pressure on services are “real” but violence and intimidation won’t be tolerated; police and metro forces are already running raids and stop-and-search operations in places like Durban’s Point area. Cross-Border Evacuations: Uganda confirmed it will evacuate 746 nationals from South Africa amid xenophobic violence, while Nigeria’s government said another evacuation batch is due to land in Lagos on Tuesday. Crime & Corruption Pressure: A senior police officer, Maj Gen Feroz Khan, was shot in Johannesburg days before he was due to testify at the Madlanga Commission, prompting a major investigation with maximum resources. Social Grants Crackdown: SASSA warned officials implicated in grant fraud via biometric manipulation face criminal charges, dismissals and possible recovery of benefits. Local Government Watch: SALGA is heading to court to seek an interdict against AARTO Phase 2, warning the funding model could strain already-broke municipalities ahead of November elections. Tourism Boost: Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille said 66 international and regional conferences are set to inject over R1.2bn into the economy, with a R2.54bn budget vote aimed at expanding tourism beyond big cities.
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