AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoXenophobia & Repatriation: South Africa began moving hundreds of Zimbabweans (and some Malawians) from Cape Town’s Epping processing centre to Musina in Limpopo, as more people wait for processing and repatriation; aid groups say some arrivals have diarrhoea and flu-like symptoms. Border Security Plan: Home Affairs says it will lean on drones, biometric checks, tighter port screening and a new digital travel system to modernise border control after the 30 June protests. Diplomatic Fallout: Nigeria escalated pressure on Pretoria after two Nigerians were killed during anti-immigrant violence, warning “all options remain on the table” if attacks continue; South Africa has rejected compensation demands. Health & Social Support: ADSA says obesity is rising fast in SA, while Sassa’s Older Person’s Grant rules and required documents were outlined for applicants aged 60+. Local Life & Justice: Mpumalanga police dismissed a viral video claiming a Namibian truck driver was assaulted during protests as fabricated. Sports: Springboks’ Nations Championship dominance continues; England’s George Furbank was left behind in SA after emergency appendicitis, and Women’s T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament nominees include Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry. Business & Tech: Chery inaugurated its Rosslyn plant, and Capitec expanded Smart ID services to 127 branches nationwide.
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