AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCricket: Australia’s Scott Boland struck twice in two balls as rain cut South Africa’s second Test in Gqeberha to 12.2 overs. The Proteas ended day one at 20-2, chasing the series after losing the opener. Mining: Vedanta has invested nearly $600 million to double Gamsberg’s annual zinc capacity to 500,000 tonnes, with President Cyril Ramaphosa inaugurating the expansion. Cape Town: Affordability and housing dominated a mayoral debate, as DA candidate Geordin Hill-Lewis defended the city’s governance and acknowledged rising costs. Planned water disruptions will affect several areas through 23 October. Public health: Four new mpox cases bring South Africa’s total to 26, with 18 reported in the Western Cape. Crime: Two suspects are due in court over the fatal shooting of two taxi owners in Epping; police say further arrests may follow. State-owned enterprises: Former acting SAA CEO Matshela Seshibe has withdrawn his court challenge over his exclusion from the permanent CEO recruitment process. Rugby: South African lock Hyron Andrews, 31, has died in France while on tour with the Lions; authorities are investigating.
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