AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPolitical Violence Crackdown: SAPS says five suspects have been arrested in the murders of ANC ward councillor Thabang Masemola and EFF member Aaron Makola, with cases linked to the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team. Metro Police Powers Fight: Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has lodged an intergovernmental dispute against Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia over Metro Police powers, warning of escalation if ministers keep stalling. Land Reform Court Battle: The Western Cape High Court is hearing challenges to the Expropriation Act, with the DA, AfriForum and IRR arguing it violates property rights and NCOP voting requirements; the EFF has joined as a respondent. Voter Registration Push: The IEC reports the voters’ roll has topped 29 million, with 291,000 new voters added over the weekend and women leading online registrations (61%). Elections Countdown: The IEC says South Africans have days left to register or update before the roll closes ahead of the November 4 local government elections. Eskom and Energy Politics: SAFTU rejects Ramaphosa’s defence of Eskom unbundling, arguing competition won’t guarantee affordability and calling for a rebuilt, publicly owned utility. Fraud and Human Trafficking Warning: Government warns job seekers about fake overseas job ads after rescues from scam compounds in Myanmar. Energy Transition Moves: Ramokgopa says South Africa is focused on a reliable power system and is courting Chinese investment as the Ummbila Emoyeni wind farm phase enters operation.
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