AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMass Shooting in KwaMakhutha: Three gunmen stormed a house party near Durban, killing at least 11 people, including a woman believed to be pregnant, and injuring three; police say a feud between rival groups is possible and a search is under way. SARB Rate Hike: The Reserve Bank raised the repo rate by 25 bps to 7.25% after August inflation edged up to 4.4%, warning fuel-price pressure could push headline inflation above 5% before easing toward 3% by end-2027. Local Elections Trust Push: The IEC urged parties to rebuild public trust ahead of 4 November local government elections, with leaders signing the Electoral Code of Conduct and pledging peaceful campaigns. GBV and Court Cases: Suspended top cop Shadrack Sibiya was remanded on rape and sexual grooming charges, while a Limpopo teacher faces allegations of raping a 17-year-old pupil. Consumer Shock: PepsiCo confirmed ProNutro cereal will be discontinued in South Africa after complaints about a changed formula. Science Spotlight: MeerKAT scientists made the first direct radio detection from an exoplanet, linking bursts from Beta Pictoris b to auroras.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
