AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS–SA Visa Clash: The South African government hit back at new US travel sanctions, saying it has the sovereign right to make laws addressing racial injustice, after Marco Rubio announced visa curbs tied to “race-based discrimination”, land seizures and incitement of violence. Local Elections: The IEC has finalised candidate lists for the 4 November local government elections, after the Electoral Court dismissed the ANC’s bid to reinstate 181 excluded candidates in six municipalities. Politics at Home: Cosatu’s 15th congress collapsed amid an ANC–SACP alliance strain, with divisions spilling over after a dispute over the suspension of Mike Shingange. Public Service Pressure: Sassa’s grant review drive is leaving beneficiaries stuck in queues and facing suspensions after system outages and understaffing. Health & Safety: Ramaphosa stepped back from public engagements on medical advice after returning from BRICS; meanwhile police issued warnings after eight women’s bodies were found near Johannesburg’s airport area, raising serial-killer fears. Weather: SAWS warned of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain with flood risk in parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State. Economy Watch: Inflation expectations eased ahead of the Reserve Bank’s 23 September decision, even as fuel-price pressure looms.
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