AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAnti-immigration crackdown: South Africa’s Justice Minister Mmamaloko Kubayi urged people to stop illegal door-to-door raids and vigilante searches for undocumented foreigners, warning of consequences as protests continue after June 30. Police spending defended: Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said the R600m deployment for the June 30 operation was necessary and came from the police budget, including reservists, overtime and accommodation. Crypto regulation push: The SARB and Prudential Authority are developing new frameworks to regulate crypto assets and stablecoins, citing risks from limited oversight as crypto-trading accounts nearly doubled to 8 million since 2022. Weather watch: SAWS issued a Yellow Level 1 severe thunderstorms warning for most of Mpumalanga, with possible flooding, small hail and damaging winds, plus cool conditions and frost/fog in parts of the country. Health and ageing: A University of Johannesburg study says osteoporosis sufferers can still face worse quality of life and bone health from prolonged sitting even if they meet weekly exercise targets—so break up sitting often. Tourism and culture: Semester at Sea reopened applications for Fall 2027, including a seven-day Cape Town stop, while the Edgewood Cottage residency runs July 13–19 with artists Miriam Esteve and Waitsel Smith.
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