AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRugby Greatest Rivalry: South Africa head into the fourth Test against New Zealand in Baltimore on Saturday, leading 2-1 after a 29-24 win in Johannesburg, with a victory putting pressure on the All Blacks ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Cricket: Proteas opener Jordan Hermann made a record-equalling ODI debut with 150 as South Africa beat Namibia by 99 runs in a rain-affected first match, setting up a three-game series. Economy: Stats SA says GDP contracted 0.2% in Q2 2026, with manufacturing and trade among the weak spots, raising fresh pressure for relief measures. Energy & power: Eskom’s solar and battery registration deadline for behind-the-meter systems is 30 September 2026, as the dispute over who regulates customers’ setups continues. Health: The Department of Health reports progress on lenacapavir HIV prevention, with 55,123 initiations across 24 districts and 360 public facilities. Governance & courts: A Pretoria High Court heard Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula explain why she paid renovation workers in cash, saying she’s “not an EFT person.” Tourism & diplomacy: SA’s tourism minister met Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah minister to boost two-way travel and digital services for pilgrims.
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