AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Elections: The IEC says candidate nominations for the 2026 municipal vote jumped 43% to 142,072, but 2,274 candidates were captured online and then left out after missing the August 28 deadline—while the ANC blames technical glitches and the IEC refuses to reopen the system. Aviation Safety: Airlink has withdrawn a planned third flypast for the Springboks-All Blacks at FNB Stadium as SACAA reviews last weekend’s Cape Town DHL Stadium low flyover, pulling flight data and asking for more information. Emergency Services: Cape Town’s 10111 emergency call line went offline for much of the morning and early afternoon before returning after 2pm, with officials urging residents to use the City’s public emergency centre if calls aren’t answered. Energy & Cost of Living: Early CEF data warns October fuel hikes could bite again, with petrol and diesel still in under-recovery territory; separately, Cape Town signed an R8bn power deal that sparks debate over affordability and jobs. GBVF Funding Pressure: A new GBVF council says it will build a costing framework and accountability measures, but shelters warn funding and delivery are still too slow. Crime Reporting Trust: Stats SA finds many households experience housebreaking but don’t report it, often because they believe police won’t act. Environment & Health: A study links Sasol’s Secunda emissions to about 1,000 premature deaths a year, adding to climate and pollution scrutiny. Sports: Cricket’s Towhid Hridoy made an unbeaten 350 for Bangladesh A in Potchefstroom, breaking Bangladesh’s first-class record.
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