AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel Shock: South Africa’s petrol and diesel prices are set to jump again from 7 October, with petrol up by as much as R3.33 a litre and diesel by up to R3.24, driven by higher Brent crude, US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz supply worries. Local Elections Countdown: With the 4 November local government vote less than a month away, CapeTalk explains how many ballot papers voters get (2 in metros like Cape Town; 3 outside metros due to district councils). Madlanga Commission Fallout: Suspended SAPS Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s disciplinary process is in motion while Major-General Feroz Khan is set to testify before the Madlanga Commission in a closed session, sparking public frustration. Diplomacy Tensions: Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola escalated criticism of US ambassador Leo Bozell, while US-South Africa relations continue to fray. ANC Campaign Push: The ANC ramps up Eastern Cape mobilisation ahead of elections after IEC and court-related candidate-list complications. Sports & National Pride: Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane says the FIFA window was a strong start but qualification for AFCON 2027 is not done yet.
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