AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRugby Drama: The Springboks roared back to beat the All Blacks 29-24 in Johannesburg, taking a 2-1 series lead ahead of the final Test in Baltimore, with Malcolm Marx’s late try and key kicking from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu after injuries to Cheslin Kolbe and Ardie Savea. Energy & Governance: Eskom’s turnaround looks real on paper—profit up and load shedding absent for months—but government moves to reshape the transmission grid are raising fears of a rushed break with the recovery. Water Risk: Boards are being urged to treat water as a strategic survival issue as municipal failures, cuts and quality problems hit operations and compliance. Road Safety Push: Government is pursuing amendments toward a zero blood alcohol limit, with pedestrians making up nearly half of road deaths—highlighting enforcement and safer travel planning. Local Politics: Cape Town’s DA majority is under threat in the run-up to November elections, with Ipsos showing the PA gaining ground and the ANC clawing back support. Food Prices: Onions jumped about 15% week-on-week while potatoes eased, feeding into household cost pressure.
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