AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCity of Johannesburg Crisis: Business leaders are demanding national government step in to stop an economic emergency as Johannesburg faces an unfunded adjustment budget, Treasury notice, and possible electricity supply disruptions ahead of local elections. Anti-immigrant Violence: Reuters reports Mozambicans and other migrants in the Western Cape are hiding after door-to-door mobs; Mozambique says five citizens were killed in Mossel Bay, while the Border Management Authority confirms large-scale repatriations. World Cup Visa Chaos: South Africa’s World Cup squad has finally arrived in Mexico after delays and visa problems, with assistant coach Helman Mkhalele also catching up; Bafana open against Mexico on 11 June. HIV Prevention Breakthrough: Spotlight says a new lenacapavir jab will reach public clinics from 5 June, offering six months’ protection, as rollout capacity remains a concern. Workers’ Rights Watch: The 2026 Global Rights Index flags rising attacks on workers, placing South Africa among countries where labour rights are regularly undermined. Local Governance & Housing Law: Proposed PIE amendments would give courts more control over evictions and alternative accommodation, but critics warn it could criminalise poverty. Finance & Daily Pressure: Debt Rescue warns fuel and living-cost hikes are compounding mental health strain on households.
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