AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCape Town Campaign Trail: Ramaphosa campaigned in Khayelitsha as local-election tensions grow, voicing alarm over political killings after two ANC members were shot dead in KwaZulu-Natal. Cape Town Crime: Hawks seized 8,568 suspected counterfeit Med-Lemon sachets from an alleged Rondebosch lab; a 42-year-old man is due in court. City Services: A tour of Johannesburg’s Central Substation exposed stolen cables, damaged equipment and tunnels used by thieves, offering a closer look at the causes of prolonged inner-city outages. Economic Reform: The Reserve Bank plans to let fintechs, telecoms firms and retailers connect directly to South Africa’s payments system from mid-2027, aiming to boost competition and cut costs. Events and Health: Nelson Mandela Bay is preparing for November’s Lifesaving World Championships, though pool repairs and a sewage spill remain concerns. Mpox cases have reached 26 nationally, including 18 in the Western Cape.
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