AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Elections & Fake News: South Africa’s IEC has gazetted a Disinformation Code ahead of the 4 November local government polls, as voter confidence in spotting fake news drops (62% in 2023 to 52% in 2025/26) and only 18% regularly verify election info before sharing. GBV Update: President Cyril Ramaphosa used Heritage Day to condemn gender-based violence as a “national shame”, saying he will address the nation soon with steps to fight GBVF and an update on the Ekurhuleni killings. Road Safety Scam Alert: RTIA warns motorists about Aarto fraud using cloned payment sites and messages; pay only via verified platforms and use the 16-digit infringement notice number. Weather Watch: The SA Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms with hail, lightning and strong winds in parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape on Friday. Cricket (SA vs AUS): Australia won the toss and will field in the 1st ODI at Kingsmead; Matthew Breetzke earlier powered South Africa to 298/8. Football Coaching Shake-ups: Several SA clubs have changed coaching staff during the international break as they reset after slow starts.
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