AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFuel & confidence: South Africa’s consumer confidence plunged to -19 in Q2 as fuel prices surged after the Iran war, squeezing household budgets and raising fears of slower spending. Economy watch: GDP grew 0.5% in Q1, with finance, agriculture, trade and transport supporting the expansion, while manufacturing shrank. IEC integrity: Fake IEC job ads are circulating on WhatsApp, using official branding to lure people into sharing personal details. Elections logistics: The IEC confirmed a second voter registration weekend for 1–2 August, with youth turnout strong and the online portal zero-rated. Health & farming: Foot-and-mouth disease vaccinations passed 5.4 million cattle, with more doses arriving to keep the outbreak contained. Water crisis: South Africa is losing about R26bn a year through non-revenue water, with nearly half of municipal water not generating income. Energy costs: Even as loadshedding eases, electricity tariff hikes are pushing up business costs and supply-chain risk. Xenophobia & repatriation: Zimbabwe says teams are registering citizens in South Africa for return after xenophobic attacks. Sport—Women’s T20: India lost to South Africa by six wickets at Old Trafford; India now faces Bangladesh. Culture: Strictly star Johannes Radebe announced a UK and Ireland tour with a new show.
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