AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWomen’s Rights & National Memory: South Africa marks 70 years since the 1956 Women’s March, with veterans saying freedom is still incomplete amid ongoing GBV, poverty and inequality. Severe Weather: A cold front is bringing disruptive snow, freezing temperatures and road closures, with Gauteng and other provinces urged to avoid risky travel. Fuel Prices: Early Central Energy Fund data points to higher September petrol and bigger diesel pressure, with Middle East volatility and oil prices driving the outlook. Local Economy & Investment: Cape Town launches a “Built for Business” push to speed up permits and licensing, while Nelson Mandela Bay is pitched as a new BPO growth hub. Crime & Accountability: SIU moves to preserve assets in the Prasa Siyangena scandal, pressing the NPA to prosecute in the R5.6bn case. Sport (Rugby & Cricket): Deon Fourie is recalled for the Springboks’ All Blacks series; Chevrons and Namibia set for a T20 tri-series in Windhoek. Business & Trade: UNCTAD flags Morocco, Egypt and South Africa as hydrogen and energy investment magnets, while PAC Research highlights digital reforms to close Africa’s trade finance gap. Sports Culture: A fish swallowed Charl Schwartzel’s ball at LIV Golf Bedminster, costing him a penalty.
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