AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFirearms Warning: SAPS has issued a fresh public caution after a viral clip showed two women handling, cocking and pointing guns inside a house, saying firearms are “not toys” and warning that unauthorised access can trigger criminal charges. Savings Boost: South Africans get a bigger tax-free savings allowance from 1 March 2026, with the TFSA/Tax-Free Fixed Deposit limit rising from R36,000 to R46,000 a year—more room to grow money without income tax or capital gains tax. Home Affairs Crackdown: The Home Affairs Department says two more arrests bring May’s total to six, including alleged fraud tied to identity documents and an entrapment case involving payments for returning travel and identity papers. Politics Under Pressure: The ANC is rallying around President Ramaphosa as impeachment pressure grows over the Phala Phala “Farmgate” cash scandal, with legal challenges now in play. Infrastructure Push: Government signed a US$150m OPEC Fund loan aimed at easing bottlenecks in energy and freight transport. Sports: In the PGA Championship, South Africa’s Garrick Higgo was penalised for arriving late to the first tee, while Scottie Scheffler grabbed a share of the lead after round one.
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