AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorld Cup Drama: Belgium stunned Senegal 3-2 in Seattle after overturning a 2-0 deficit, with Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans forcing extra time and Tielemans converting a late penalty in the 125th minute to send Belgium into the last 16. VAR Controversy: Senegal coach Pape Thiaw said the penalty decision felt “harsh,” while Belgium’s comeback hinged on a video review that awarded the spot kick. South Africa Travel Rules: SARS made a compulsory online traveller declaration effective July 1 for most trips, replacing many paper customs forms and requiring submission within 24 hours before departure. Namibia Repatriation: Namibia launched a voluntary programme to repatriate about 1,000 citizens from South Africa, with reception sites, reintegration support, and coordination through home affairs and the Pretoria mission. Justice Delays: South Africa’s courts still have a backlog: 17% of reserved cases were pending for over six months, with Gauteng courts leading the delays. Xenophobia Fallout: Anti-immigrant protests in South Africa have triggered arrests and violence concerns, including reports of a Ghanaian killed amid heightened tensions.
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