AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCricket Summer Kick-off: South Africa opened their home ODI season on Heritage Day by beating Australia by 67 runs at Kingsmead, with Matthew Breetzke smashing 112 and Keshav Maharaj taking 4/20 as Australia were bowled out for 230. Weather Watch: The SA Weather Service warned of severe thunderstorms and hail in parts of the Northern and Western Cape on Friday, with lightning and strong winds possible. Cape Town Divide: Heritage Day protests reignited the debate over the City’s R114m N2 “Edge” wall, with residents from Khayelitsha, Langa and Manenberg arguing the money should go to sewage, potholes, crime and services. Cost of Living Pressure: The Reserve Bank raised interest rates to 7.25%, adding strain for households already facing higher debt repayments and recession risk. Health & Prices: Medicine prices are set to rise 2.88% from October 1, as industry warns higher input costs could worsen supply shortages. Crime & Safety: KwaMakhutha in Durban remains in shock after a house party shooting killed 11, including a pregnant woman, as police investigate possible gang links.
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