AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMigration & Identity: President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is cracking down on illegal immigration, stressing only authorised officials may enforce the law and warning against xenophobia, racism and Afrophobia as anti-foreigner protests and tensions continue. Repatriations in Focus: Border Management Authority reports 654 Ghanaians repatriated over two charter flights, while Ghana’s Lamola and South Africa’s Lamola trade accusations over deaths and misinformation. Workplace Pressure: Labour plans to fine employers up to R100,000 per undocumented worker, with more inspectors to strengthen enforcement. Culture & Community: Durban protesters link Palestinian liberation to local anti-discrimination messages, chanting for refugees and immigrants to be welcomed. Arts & Ideas: Cape Town artist Mandy Johnston’s “Gatherer” burns steel wool to explore ritual and transformation. Sports & Youth: Unisa expands research outputs; and Cape Town teen Connor Kinnes wins gold at IMSEF in Türkiye.
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