AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Crackdown: Tshwane has started reviewing the Public Protector’s preliminary findings on weak food safety enforcement at Gauteng spaza shops, after child deaths linked to suspected food poisoning in 2024, with the metro citing severe environmental health staff shortages and rolling out a training bylaw by August. Climate & Food Systems: New reporting highlights how climate change is “feeling” South Africa’s food processors, with agri-processing exposed to drought, floods and heat because it depends on steady raw-material supply. Migration Pressure: Civil society groups say refugees outside Durban’s Home Affairs office are living in makeshift conditions with limited state support, as xenophobia and anti-migrant tensions continue to simmer. Wildlife Tourism Shift: A new global study finds travellers are increasingly searching for “wildlife holidays” beyond the classic big five, with South Africa ranking second for wildlife-focused trips. Mandela Day Youth Action: In Alexandra, hundreds of youth joined a Mandela Day event with Scouts-style education and vocational activities, backed by uniformed services to offer positive mentorship and alternatives to crime.
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