AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVoter Registration Push in KZN: The IEC says KwaZulu-Natal’s first day of voter registration went well despite harsh weather, with 63,000 people recorded by 3pm and 8,500 new registrations, including many first-time voters. Judiciary Pay and Privileges Fight: Judges Action Group is pushing for magistrates to get the same state-backed privileges and tax allowances as judges, arguing the current gap is unfair. Immigration and Xenophobia Fallout: Pretoria is set to discuss Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado terror threat behind closed doors, while South Africa’s wider migrant crisis keeps driving regional and diplomatic pressure. Court Clash in Arts Governance: The Gauteng High Court suspended Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie’s move to dissolve the National Arts Council, ordering reinstatement pending judicial review. Road Rules Under Scrutiny: Outa heads to court to block Aarto phase two rollout, warning motorists may lose the ability to appeal infringements. Local Elections Readiness: IEC and political parties ramp up campaigns ahead of the final registration weekend for November 4 local government elections.
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