AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCricket: South Africa moved within reach of levelling the Test series after bowling Australia out for 99. Marco Jansen took five wickets, and Australia finished day four at 156-4, still 170 runs behind. Economy: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana cut the 2026 growth forecast to 1.2% and announced temporary fuel-levy cuts worth R10 billion, offering relief from November 4 as households and businesses face rising costs. Water Crisis: Hundreds have fallen ill after contaminated water was supplied near Pretoria, prompting warnings not to drink tap water and renewed questions about municipal accountability. G20: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Donald Trump to invite South Africa to the Miami summit, saying Africa belongs at the table; Pretoria’s attendance remains uncertain amid strained US ties. Rugby: The Lions say an autopsy found Hyron Andrews, 31, died of an aortic dissection caused by natural causes.
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