AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiplomacy Clash: The U.S. State Department hit back at South Africa’s Minister Ronald Lamola over remarks linking “MAGA” to anti-black violence, accusing Pretoria of failing to tackle violence and unemployment while blaming external ideologies. Border & Security: Home Affairs says a R1bn methaqualone haul was intercepted at Beitbridge after a scan found a concealed compartment; three Malawians were arrested. Public Accountability: A parliamentary police corruption probe received a report alleging Senzo Mchunu’s directive to disband the Political Killings Task Team crossed constitutional lines. Economy & Cost of Living: The SARB raised the repo rate to 7% for the first time in three years, warning inflation risks have intensified amid Iran-war shocks. Health System: Multi-month ARV dispensing (6MMD) aims to cut clinic visits for 1.5m people on treatment to two per year by March 2027. Xenophobia Pressure: Fresh calls for decisive action follow threats ordering foreign nationals to leave before June 30, as communities warn the crisis is far from over. Sports & National Mood: Bafana Bafana’s World Cup squad includes uncapped defenders Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross, with SABC to televise the friendly vs Nicaragua.
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