AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGDP Watch: South Africa’s Q2 GDP figures land Tuesday, with economists warning the economy may have contracted after Q1’s 0.5% growth as higher oil prices and input costs hit businesses and weaker consumer spending dragged. Cost of Living: Households are squeezed hardest by essentials first—food, electricity and transport—leaving less money for nutritious meals even as the food basket edged down in August. Electricity & Water Disruption: A major outage hit Johannesburg South after an incident at the Fordsburg substation, plunging thousands into darkness and disrupting Rand Water pumping. Crime & Justice: Police arrested a man at OR Tambo after allegedly finding cocaine worth over R800,000; in court, Mapisa-Nqakula returned to the witness box in her corruption trial, while a bail fight continues for Julius Mkhwanazi and co-accused. Sports & Politics: SAFA election rivals Sandile Zungu and Danny Jordaan trade accusations over unpaid Bafana bonuses, while Rassie Erasmus made two changes for the All Blacks decider in Baltimore. Media & Ethics: The BCCSA ruled against SABC in a case tied to xenophobic misinformation, pushing back on unchallenged claims. Road Safety: Cape Town reported a spike in pedestrian accidents over the weekend, prompting renewed enforcement and awareness calls.
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