AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoImmigration Crackdown & Xenophobia Row: President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed to stop vigilantes and enforce immigration laws, while ANC figures like Fikile Mbalula rejected claims South Africa is xenophobic; opposition and civil society say the real test is implementation, as activists argue Afrophobia and Home Affairs delays can push people into “illegal” status. Repatriations Continue: Ghana’s Border Management Authority says 663 Ghanaians were processed for return via OR Tambo, with some offloaded as medically unfit; Malawi began voluntary returns for displaced nationals, and Nigeria’s evacuation screening and flights continue amid diplomatic sparring. Workplace & Skills Pressure: South Africa’s unemployment rose to 32.7% in Q1, but recruiters warn of a skills mismatch; employers still struggle to find specialist talent even as joblessness climbs. Economy & Governance: Sanral denied a “R9.5bn tender storm” as historical and resolved, while Johannesburg approved 2026/27 municipal tariffs that could raise pressure on households. Business & Trade: Dubai Chamber wrapped Africa trade missions with 1,460 B2B meetings, including 674 in South Africa. Sports & Culture: Banyana face Japan after a 5-0 thrashing; Soweto Blues returns for a June 15 screening ahead of Youth Day.
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