AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCoalition Talks: The ANC says it is engaging parties, civic groups and independents to form stable municipal governments after its worst local election result. It promises an update Tuesday, with service delivery and accountability as priorities. ANC Leadership: Calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa and the party’s top seven to step down are growing after the ANC won just over 30% of the vote. Ramaphosa’s allies say he is staying on. Nigeria Ties: Pretoria and Nigeria’s High Commissioner Femi Fani-Kayode traded accusations over his speech being left out of a diplomatic ceremony livestream. South Africa called it an operational issue; Nigeria’s high commission said the envoy was treated with contempt. US Visit: Ramaphosa has travelled to Silicon Valley to promote South Africa’s AI ambitions, as Washington’s planned exclusion of the country from AGOA raises concerns about trade and jobs. FMD Response: More than 90% of South Africa’s cattle herd has been vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease, surpassing the government’s year-end target of 80%; booster doses are now under way.
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