AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGhana–SA Diplomatic Rift: Ghana says it rejected a planned state visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa over safety fears after xenophobic attacks and the reported killing of a Ghanaian, while South Africa insists no formal request was made. Refugee Rights in Court: South Africa’s Constitutional Court struck down parts of the Refugees Act, ruling asylum seekers can’t be blocked for missing documents or a five-day reporting deadline. Xenophobia Escalation: Nigeria’s Senate demanded written safety assurances from Pretoria as attacks on Nigerians and other Africans continue, and a fresh evacuation flight of 270 Nigerians was delayed due to a technical issue. Cape Town Service Delivery: The Public Protector’s findings keep pressure on the City of Cape Town over years of maladministration affecting residents in Langa and Khayelitsha. Economy & Daily Life: SARS says many taxpayers are auto-assessed and can check 2026 tax refund status via WhatsApp and the SARS app; meanwhile digital spending held up in June despite consumer strain. Sports & Culture: UKZN women’s volleyball defended its USSA title; Adriaan Jacobs became SA’s youngest WSOP bracelet winner; and L’Oréal SA expands into Roblox with Maybelline, Garnier and CeraVe.
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