AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMigration & Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria says it has completed the evacuation of nearly 1,500 citizens from South Africa amid anti-immigration protests, with the latest flight bringing the total repatriated to 1,490. Public Health & Local Government Accountability: The Public Protector blames Gauteng local government failures for food poisoning problems tied to weak food safety compliance and a shortage of environmental health inspectors. Industrial Policy & Jobs: NAACAM and the ILO warn South Africa’s shift to new-energy vehicles could put up to 8,200 direct jobs at risk by 2035, while localisation could create thousands more if incentives are right. Economic Diplomacy & Investment: Ramaphosa signals openness to privately owned SEZs with stronger incentives and faster permitting to reverse deindustrialisation, as Coega is named SEZ of the Year. Energy Security: TotalEnergies’ Hydra hybrid solar-plus-storage project is set to deliver dispatchable renewable power to the grid. Road Safety Governance: A new computerised learner’s licence test has sparked anger after reports of a 17% pass rate. Sports & National Pride: Cricket South Africa Awards 2026 see Aiden Markram and Laura Wolvaardt sweep top honours. Mandela Day Politics: Ramaphosa to join the Mandela Day Walk and Run, as debate continues over accountability versus “humiliation” in his court fight.
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