AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup Pressure: Marizanne Kapp’s unbeaten 81 powered South Africa to a six-wicket Women’s T20 World Cup win over India at Old Trafford, keeping the Proteas alive in the semi-final race as India’s bowling and dropped chances proved costly. Local Politics & Safety: Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay saw three politicians gunned down over the weekend, including DA ward candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe, while SAPS mourned two officers killed in separate incidents. Ports & Energy Security: TNPA has signed 25-year terminal operator deals for fuel and chemical handling at Island View, but the move faces a court challenge from Capricorn Petrochemicals. Migration Tensions: Ramaphosa says African leaders understand South Africa’s frustration over illegal immigration, as Zimbabwe steps up repatriation efforts and Malawian rescue numbers rise amid ongoing deportation operations. Tax & Cost of Living: SARS rolls out 2026 filing-season changes to speed refunds, while fuel price relief is expected from 1 July if oil-market gains hold. Business & Tech: Mastercard’s SME Confidence Index finds South African SMEs are leaning into digital payments, and WhatsApp Plus launches locally with a R28.99 monthly subscription.
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