AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMass Shootings and GBV: Police confirmed more women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni, bringing the total to 12 in two months, while investigators link a Thembisa murder to an estranged husband found dead in Midrand; the weekend also saw 28 killed in two mass shootings, renewing pressure on safety and liquor licensing oversight. Madlanga Commission: The inquiry ordered criminal charges against Major General Feroz Khan after he failed to appear, and heard WhatsApp-linked allegations of taxi extortion by Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and Bafana “King of the Sky” Sindane. Migration and Elections Pressure: Refugees in Durban fear renewed attacks as a September 30 deadline for anti-immigration protests looms, with communities bracing for further demonstrations ahead of local elections. US–SA Relations: Pretoria’s coalition is signalling a “reset” with Washington after visa curbs and pressure on BEE and land rules, with officials warning AGOA benefits could be at risk. Tech and Inequality: Communications Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele urged Elon Musk/Starlink to work with SA’s 30% black ownership licensing framework. International Diplomacy: IBSA foreign ministers backed text-based UN Security Council reform talks within a fixed timeframe.
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