AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCoalition Scramble: The ANC’s national executive is weighing its response to the party’s worst local-election result, while insisting Cyril Ramaphosa will stay on. The party has won about 31% of the vote, and coalition talks are under way across councils. New Political Blocs: The Council of the Left, including the EFF, SACP and MK Party, says it will not back ANC-led councils that partner with the DA. Meanwhile, ActionSA and the DA are discussing possible deals in Johannesburg and Tshwane, with mayoral candidates a sticking point. Security Oversight: At the Madlanga Commission, intelligence coordinator Ntandazo Sifolo warned that links between political figures and criminal networks threaten national security and raised doubts about the credibility of IDAC, the Inspector-General of Intelligence and IPID. Municipal Accountability: Major electricity users are challenging Nersa-approved tariffs for five municipalities, arguing businesses were overcharged; Nersa has acknowledged approving applications with significant errors.
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