AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSocial Tensions: Anti-migrant protests in Soweto and Durban turned violent, with 24 vehicles torched and foreign-owned shops looted. Home Affairs has withdrawn its asylum-processing directive after reception offices were overwhelmed, as government faces pressure to implement a Constitutional Court ruling. Music & Memory: A tribute to late Soweto music icon Babsy Mlangeni reflects on how “Iphupho Lami” still speaks to hope and dignity across generations. This week’s gig guide also flags 20 years of Back to the City, new music from Sun Quintet and a Big Zulu remix from Olefied Khetha. Heritage: Fresh tributes mark Sol Plaatje’s 150th birthday, revisiting the writer and activist’s influence on South African literature and public life. Celebration Economy: Weddings, funerals and religious gatherings contribute more than R500-billion to South Africa’s economy, highlighting how deeply culture and community celebrations shape everyday life.
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