AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOnline Gambling Harm: A new South African Gambling Impact Study finds many online gamblers say they’re in control, yet 57% sacrificed essentials like groceries and airtime, 29% borrowed money to keep betting, and 26% spend more than 10% of monthly income on gambling. Judicial Reform: Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says apartheid’s legacy still scars South Africa’s courts, with rural communities suffering access problems; a rationalisation plan starts 1 July 2026 in phases, including changes to magisterial districts and more acting-judge capacity. Xenophobia Fallout: Analysts warn toxic social media is fuelling a volatile push for undocumented foreigners to leave by June 30, with protests and threats spreading across provinces. Immigration Court Case: A Western Cape High Court dismissed a Zimbabwean man’s bid to overturn Home Affairs action after officials found he used a fraudulent permanent residence permit. Consumer Protection/Justice: A fraudster was sentenced to 10 years for defrauding an elderly couple of over R94,000 via internet banking scams. Trade & Food Security: Wheat producers are furious after Trade, Industry & Competition Minister Parks Tau rejected a request to raise the domestic dollar-based reference price, arguing current tariffs still protect the sector. Auto Market: Geely officially launched the all-new Coolray in South Africa, aiming at the crowded compact SUV segment with a 1.5 turbo and 7-speed dual-clutch.
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