AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoXenophobia & Repatriation: South Africa’s Home Affairs has shut the Epping repatriation centre in Cape Town, but hundreds of foreign nationals—about 1,500—remain stranded outside as buses take people to Musina for processing; Zimbabweans are also being fast-tracked for IDs, with civil registry offices told to prioritise returnees. Regional Response: The Africa Methodist Council urged African governments and churches to receive returnees “with compassion and dignity” as xenophobia and Afrophobia continue. Diplomatic Fallout: Nigeria says two Nigerians were killed in South Africa amid anti-migrant violence and accuses police of inaction in a third case, while also warning it may take unspecified measures. Public Safety & Misinformation: Mpumalanga police dismissed a viral claim that a Namibian truck driver was assaulted during protests, saying the incident happened earlier at a tavern and is unrelated to the marches. Local Governance & Services: Cape Town tripled sewer jet-cleaning efforts to cut winter overflows, reporting a 32% reduction. Tax & Economy: SARS proposed draft guidance on how crypto is taxed under existing income and capital gains rules. Sports: Former Bafana icon Doctorson Khumalo said African players are proving they belong among the world’s elite as more compete in top leagues.
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