AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCape Town & Western Cape Weather: SAWS warns of disruptive rain and damaging winds, with yellow-level alerts affecting parts of the Western Cape, Northern Cape and other provinces. Local Elections Admin: The IEC says the ANC missed the candidate registration deadline again, with no extension granted, after the party blamed issues with the digital nomination system. Cape Town Community & Health: Cape Town photographer Luvuyo Wogqoyi, battling Stage 5 kidney failure and heart complications, has launched a BackaBuddy drive to fund dialysis and keep him alive for his 6-year-old daughter. Energy & Power: Cape Town signs its first independent power PPAs, while broader power pressure continues as electricity subsidy obligations and tariff freezes strain budgets. Politics & Governance: ANC North West secretary Louis Diremelo urges structures to move into campaign mode after candidate selection, as parties prepare for IEC registration. Culture & Festivals: Joy of Jazz spotlights bassist Tebogo “AusTebza” Sedumedi, and Ocean View dancer Chloë Abrahams prepares to represent SA at the World Hip Hop and Popping Championship in Poland. Sports & Rivalry: Springboks vs All Blacks tensions rise after on-field altercations and late selection debate ahead of the next Test in Soweto. Food & Nutrition: A new report highlights how even “cheap” nutritious foods can be far more expensive per calorie, leaving many families unable to afford healthy diets.
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