AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAnti-migrant unrest: President Cyril Ramaphosa defended Home Affairs’ suspension of an asylum directive after violent protests in Durban and Soweto, where 24 vehicles were reportedly torched and shops looted. The government says it will seek court guidance on implementing the ruling; Ghana remains ready to evacuate citizens if they face danger. Police accountability: Deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya resigned as his disciplinary hearing opened. SAPS classified his departure as a dishonourable discharge. He denies criminal charges, including rape and trafficking allegations, and corruption claims. Cricket: Australia moved within reach of victory in Durban, setting South Africa 421 to win. The hosts were 102 for four late on day four after Matt Renshaw’s 190 and a second-innings 92. Land reform: Ramaphosa says 2.5 million hectares of state land will be transferred with title deeds to black farmers, alongside a call for better access to finance, training and technology. Energy: A private-sector programme to expand the electricity transmission grid has been delayed until the second quarter of 2027, raising fresh concerns over investment and power access. International recognition: Nobel laureate Navi Pillay said the prize honours the wider effort to defend international law and justice.
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