AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCritical Minerals Diplomacy: The US and South Africa held high-level talks in Johannesburg on potential critical-mineral agreements, with discussions described as still “very early” but aimed at securing supplies for defence, electronics and energy as China’s rare-earth restrictions bite. Electricity Relief Plan: Energy minister Ramokgopa says a new electricity pricing policy is being finalised after prices surged far faster than inflation, promising structured categories and relief for low-income households. Cape Town Road Safety Crackdown: Cape Town moved closer to tougher enforcement, with proposed by-law amendments that could allow impounding vehicles used in street racing, drunk driving, reckless driving, false number plates and excessive noise. Transport Funding Worry: MyCiTi’s Cape Flats expansion faces uncertainty as national BRT funding reforms and possible grant phasing-out threaten jobs and commuter costs. Storm Aftermath: Weather damage continues to strain services, while search efforts persist for a Phoenix truck driver swept away in Cape Town floods. Xenophobia Politics: Nigerian opposition leader Atiku Abubakar slammed Nigeria’s response to anti-foreigner tensions, contrasting it with Ghana’s evacuation of 300+ citizens. Crime: Police are investigating a Wesbank mass shooting that left four people dead and a 7-year-old fighting for life. Sports: Modiba’s thunderbolt helped Mamelodi Sundowns edge FAR Rabat 1-0 in the CAF final first leg.
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