AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAnti-immigrant violence in SA: Inner-city Johannesburg residents say they’re traumatised after March and March protesters stoned homes, looted properties and assaulted bystanders during anti-illegal immigration marches; police reported 900 arrests nationwide. Labour rights under xenophobia: Labour groups allege some employers are using the xenophobic climate to dismiss migrant workers and push “pseudo-retrenchments,” including claims involving Malawian workers at Harvest Fresh Farms. SACU push for faster reforms: President Cyril Ramaphosa urged SACU members to accelerate reforms at the 9th summit, backing regional value chains and an export strategy to boost intra-African trade. Lesotho accountability drive: Basotho civil society and youth welcomed the National Dialogue and Accountability Summit, calling for transparency, better coordination and tangible results. Farmers’ concerns: Lesotho’s agriculture minister responded to farmers’ worries at the summit, citing wool and mohair collections and urging faster processing and industry improvements. Winter weather watch: South Africa’s weather service warned of disruptive snow near the Lesotho border and severe thunderstorms, with hazardous coastal winds and rough seas. Digital learning boost: Dubai’s Digital School, backed by MBRGI, plans to support over 500,000 people in Lesotho and five other African countries through school support, teacher training and job-market preparation.
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