AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLocal Elections Push: The ANC is in the final phase of selecting candidates for the 4 November local government elections, targeting five key municipalities in the Western Cape including Cape Town, Drakenstein, Stellenbosch, Saldanha Bay and Laingsberg, with NEC-led interviews underway. Migration Crackdown: South Africa says it has processed 53,449 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation in recent weeks, led by Malawians, with repatriations also to Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya and the DRC—while Home Affairs warns processing centres remain under pressure. Xenophobia Fallout: Anti-immigrant unrest continues to strain South Africa’s diplomatic standing across Africa, with countries like Ghana and others raising safety concerns as thousands flee. Home Affairs & Rights: The Constitutional Court upheld a ruling that parts of the Refugees Act’s asylum provisions are unconstitutional, and Home Affairs says it will study the judgment before acting. Health & Agriculture: Government has agreed to let private players import and administer foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, while still aiming to vaccinate 80% of the national cattle herd. Public Health Delivery: A new commentary argues South Africa’s problem isn’t a lack of plans, but implementation—warning that missed deadlines can cost lives. Sports Tragedy: Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams has died at 25; South Africa’s sports minister confirmed the death but said the cause has not been confirmed.
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