AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAnti-migrant Shutdown Clash: South Africa’s March and March movement says it will still push ahead with a planned national shutdown on June 30, even after an emergency security-cluster meeting at the Union Buildings and government calls for calm—warning it’s not taking “remarks” about the date lightly. Labour Pressure on Prasa: Untu is heading to the labour court to block more than 600 Prasa retrenchments, saying consultation was neither meaningful nor transparent. City Safety Under Strain: Johannesburg’s Kunene says a multi-agency plan is underway to tackle illegal mining after sinkholes and tunnels were found in the West Rand, while copper cable theft keeps hitting traffic systems. Jobs vs Growth Reality: Economists and PwC point to South Africa’s infrastructure spending still lagging what’s needed to lift growth and employment. Senegal Political Shake-up: Parliament’s speaker resigned as Senegal’s crisis deepened after Sonko’s sacking, setting up a fresh power fight. Africa Day Theme: Leaders used Africa Day to stress water security, unity, and Agenda 2063—while xenophobia fears and migration tensions remain a live wire across the region.
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