AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoYouth & Culture: Lesotho’s choral music community is calling for stronger government and stakeholder support, arguing that choirs can create jobs for young people and carry Basotho heritage beyond the country’s borders. Youth & Livelihoods: In Maseru, young people were urged to embrace agriculture and other productive sectors for economic independence, with government pointing to tractor support and plans for training and loans. Border & Migration Pressure (Region): South Africa’s Border Management Authority says it intercepted 4,229 people trying to enter illegally between April and July, with Lesotho and Mozambique among the next-highest sources after Zimbabwe. Migration Costs (Region): South Africa is also seeking reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia for repatriation expenses after deportations and repatriations amid anti-immigration tensions. Workplace Compliance (Region): Labour blitz inspections in South Africa reportedly found Lesotho nationals working without valid permits, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of employers. Culture Loss: Cape Malay cuisine pioneer Cass Abrahams has died at 82, remembered for decades of pushing her food into the spotlight.
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