AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoHealth: Aspen has won South African and Brazilian approval for its generic injectable semaglutide, used to treat type 2 diabetes and increasingly for weight loss. Sales are expected in the coming months, with more competition potentially lowering costs. Public Safety: Nearly 1.8 million calls to the SAPS 10111 line were abandoned in 2025/26. The national rate was about 20%, with police citing severe staffing shortages and long waits. Cape Town Water: Daily use has reached 912 million litres, more than 52 million above the city’s target. Residents are being urged to cut consumption by 10% as officials warn of a hotter, drier summer. Politics: The ANC’s vote share fell to about 31% in the local elections, its worst result, leaving coalition talks underway in around 138 municipalities. Jobs and Trade: Unemployment climbed to 33.7%, with 8.6 million people out of work. South Africa also faces the loss of US duty-free trade access, raising fears of job losses as government considers support for affected sectors. Home Affairs: Smart ID services are now available at 753 participating bank branches, expanding access beyond Home Affairs offices.
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