AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoImmigration & Xenophobia: President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected a 30 June anti-immigrant deadline, warning citizens not to take action against foreigners and stressing immigration enforcement is the state’s job as intimidation and deportation plans intensify. Public Safety & Crime: A “wanted” man, Ayazola Fulu, was convicted in the Western Cape for murdering a police officer during a Khayelitsha shootout, while experts warn kidnapping is shifting toward fast, express abductions targeting commuters and small businesses. Cost of Living: South Africa’s inflation jumped to 4.5% in May, driven mainly by fuel and transport costs, though food inflation eased slightly. Trade & Enforcement: SARS and partners seized illicit goods worth about R245m in North West raids, flagging businesses for further investigation. Energy: ExxonMobil backed the Richards Bay LNG terminal, boosting South Africa’s gas-to-power and energy security plans. Politics: The DA demoted agriculture minister John Steenhuisen, replacing him with Willie Aucamp ahead of local elections. Youth Day & Education: Youth Day coverage marked 50 years since Soweto 1976, with new data showing progress but persistent unemployment and inequality, plus debate over unequal access to technology and classrooms. Business & Jobs: AO World says it is moving up to 200 UK call-centre roles to South Africa to cut costs.
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