AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDSAC Budget Vote: Deputy Minister Peace Mabe told Parliament the Sport, Arts and Culture Department will get R6.617bn for 2026/27, including R1.341bn for recreation and sport promotion, framing culture as the “stories and songs” that build cohesion. Immigration Tensions: A fresh debate argues South Africa’s immigration problem is being handled with “carelessness,” warning that unemployment pressure can’t justify xenophobic violence. Digital ID & Finance: ID4Africa’s panel says eKYC is improving, but many systems get stuck halfway—raising costs and blocking access for low-risk customers. Lesotho Business & Trade: Lesotho will host its fourth public-private dialogue (May 20) with World Bank support, aiming to turn sector working groups into practical growth plans. Healthcare Access: In Qacha’s Nek, patients still wait on the Senqu River for a free hospital boat because private crossings are too expensive. Sustainable Infrastructure: Maseru’s FSC Stadium of Life opens—Africa’s first stadium built with sustainably sourced timber. Electricity Disruption: Heavy rains and snow have damaged LEC infrastructure, leaving some areas without power.
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