AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImpeachment Halt: South Africa’s Western Cape High Court has temporarily paused President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “Farmgate/Phala Phala” impeachment process, granting an interim interdict while he challenges an independent panel report; the review is set to be heard in September. Border Costs: New research says delays at Lebombo, Beitbridge, Groblersbrug and Vioolsdrift are draining the economy up to R16bn a year, with trucks losing 68,000 hours weekly in queues. Migration Backlash: An ISS/University of Johannesburg report pushes back on anti-immigrant myths, saying foreigners are 6.5% of the population but contribute 9% to GDP, while MSF warns “self-repatriation” is often driven by intimidation and fear. Water Crisis Response: Ramaphosa has unveiled a National Water Action Plan to tackle failing municipal systems, corruption and chronic outages. US Tariffs Pressure: The US has raised tariffs on South African goods to 12.5% under forced-labour rules, adding more strain to exports. Culture & Community: “Rocking the Daisies” cancels its 2026 edition, citing unforeseen circumstances, and promises an alternative one-day In the City show.
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