AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWomen’s Day 70th Anniversary: President Cyril Ramaphosa marked 9 August at the Union Buildings, recalling the 1956 Women’s March and urging families to help identify the remaining unnamed marchers. He also made a direct call for men and boys to confront GBV: “Not in my name,” saying femicide is a societal problem driven by violent men. GBV & Accountability: Amnesty International SA warned that women’s constitutional rights to dignity, safety and basic services remain unfulfilled, citing ongoing violence and failing services. Whistleblower Honours: In KZN, Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli unveiled a memorial for Babita Deokaran, who exposed corruption at Gauteng’s Tembisa Hospital before being assassinated in 2021, with a renewed push to protect whistleblowers. Police Power Struggle Claims: The Madlanga Commission heard allegations of secret meetings and a “clean up” plan targeting top SAPS leadership, including claims of witness flights and possible political interference. Local Government Elections Watch: Residents in Bromhof rallied for accountability and better ward councillor performance ahead of the 4 November 2026 local elections. Immigration & Migration Data: Stats SA reported a migration dip linked to enforcement actions, while fact-checkers rejected viral claims that HIV statistics fell sharply due to undocumented migrants leaving. SAFA Football: SAFA approved Pitso Mosimane to succeed Hugo Broos as Bafana coach, with contract and salary negotiations ongoing.
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