AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHome Affairs Service Boost: Smart ID Card offices will run longer hours from 1–21 July, closing at 18:00 instead of 16:00, to help people during the school holidays. Immigration Enforcement: The department will recruit 301 more immigration officers, lifting capacity by about 35% to strengthen border control amid renewed pressure around illegal immigration. Automotive Jobs & Localisation: Chery has taken over Nissan’s Rosslyn plant in Pretoria and opened operations, aiming for production by mid-2027, with upgrades, a localisation drive and nearly 3,000 jobs expected. Business Climate Watch: The private sector PMI edged up to 50.5 in June, but demand stayed tough and the policy uncertainty index hit a record worst level. Food Security Inquiry: The SA Human Rights Commission starts the second phase of its food systems investigation, focused on whether the state is meeting the constitutional right to sufficient food. Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria says two citizens were killed in South Africa during anti-migrant violence, including one allegedly by police, while South Africa’s watchdog says it is investigating. Tourism Investment: A R31m lodge and conference centre opened in KwaMaqoma, Eastern Cape, creating jobs and targeting local economic growth.
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