AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGBV Crackdown: President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered urgent action and a forensic backlog plan after the killing of 11 women, while critics say the response is “too little, too late” and demand resources. Diplomatic Spat: Pretoria demarched US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell again after his public criticism, with AfriForum calling the move “very, very stupid” and warning of a deepening rift. Justice & Corruption: The Hawks arrested a woman in Gauteng over a Home Affairs passport corruption scheme involving photo-swopping and corrupt officials. Madlanga Commission: Taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni faced questions over alleged links to the burning of 51 Putco buses after a Ramaphosa meeting, as the commission heard claims of business “interference.” Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria condemned the deaths of three Nigerians in South Africa and demanded transparent investigations. Local Elections Prep: SASSA reviewed November grant payment dates ahead of the 4 November local government elections. Regional Politics: The AU urged South Sudan to resolve outstanding issues for its December 22 elections.
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