AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoMadlanga Commission: President Cyril Ramaphosa is studying the Madlanga Commission’s second interim report on criminal justice “rot”, saying it will help expose wrongdoing in law enforcement and hold implicated people accountable. Xenophobia & policing: Nigeria’s ex-British soldier NTK blasted the AU as “toothless and useless” over South Africa’s xenophobic attacks, while Nigeria’s police urged calm and warned against retaliation; locally, SAPS promoted 17,952 junior officers and warned of a crackdown on reprisal attacks. Spaza Shop Support Fund: DSBD and dtic gave an update on the R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund, citing progress on applications, verification and funding for qualifying spaza owners. Diplomacy: Ramaphosa will host Kenya’s President Ruto for a 3-day state visit starting 3–5 June, with talks and a business forum on trade and investment. Economy & governance: DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis attacked “old politics” and left-wing economic ideas as the SACP pushes left unity while the ANC boycotts its conference. Border security: Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber hailed a R1bn Beitbridge methaqualone precursor seizure as proof border reforms are working, pointing to intelligence-led enforcement and biometric upgrades.
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