AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAsylum Ruling and Unrest: Anti-migrant protests in Durban and Soweto turned violent, with 16 vehicles set alight amid confusion over a Constitutional Court ruling giving asylum seekers access to the application process. Government is seeking legal advice on the ruling’s impact, while Home Affairs faces pressure from increased arrivals. Ministers say claims will be assessed and asylum seekers cannot vote in local elections. Election Watch: The IEC is auditing its results system ahead of the 4 November local polls, as reports warn of rising hung councils and coalition uncertainty. Political Safety: The SA Human Rights Commission condemned alleged rape and death threats against March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, calling for urgent action to protect political participation. Cost of Living: Record fuel prices are adding pressure on households; the Automobile Association warns petrol could rise by a further R4.58 a litre in November and urges government to cut fuel taxes and the RAF levy.
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