AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWinter Weather Shock: Gauteng woke up to freezing conditions as a cold front moved in, with SA Weather Service warning of possible light snowfall over northern Eastern Cape and Lesotho, plus cold, windy conditions and isolated showers. Severe Alerts for Eastern Cape: SAWS issued warnings for disruptive snow near the Lesotho border and severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours, hail and damaging winds—raising risks of road disruption and localised flooding. Lesotho in the Mix: With snow expected near the Lesotho border, Basotho travellers and communities could face icy routes and delays. Migration Tensions Spill Over: In South Africa, immigrant families in Johannesburg’s Yeoville say they were traumatised after March and March protesters stoned homes; police reported hundreds of arrests. Local Impact on Basotho: In Maseru, street vendors fear reduced remittances as Basotho return from South Africa amid factory slowdowns. SACU Push for Reform: President Ramaphosa urged accelerated SACU reforms at the 9th summit, including regional value chains and an export strategy to boost intra-African trade. Digital Learning Boost: MBRGI and The Digital School announced a three-year push to support over 500,000 people in Lesotho and five other African countries with digital learning spaces, teacher training and job-ready skills. Accountability Summit: Basotho civil society welcomed Lesotho’s National Dialogue and Accountability Summit, calling for transparency and tangible results.
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