AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCost-of-Living Pressure: New household affordability figures show essentials are swallowing pay packets, with the food basket still high at R5,479.80 in August even as inflation eases. Corruption & Policing Trust: President Cyril Ramaphosa backs the Madlanga Commission to root out criminality and political interference in the SAPS, warning corruption undermines public confidence. Courtroom Drama: Nelson Mandela’s Madiba shirts, ID and hearing aid are at the centre of a Constitutional Court fight over whether they can be auctioned in New York. Mapisa-Nqakula Trial: Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is expected to continue testimony in her corruption case after the court dismissed her discharge bid. Electricity Pricing Scrutiny: Government moves to rein in prepaid electricity token “vending” fees that can add up to 25%, pushing for transparent, regulated charges. Public Service Integrity: A parliamentary update says physical checks flagged 891 potential ghost workers across the public service. Crime & Security: SAPS arrested a second drug mule at OR Tambo in four days, seizing two kilograms of cocaine. Media & Ethics: A BCCSA ruling targets SABC over complaints tied to xenophobic misinformation. Sports Business: MultiChoice launches standalone sports and movies DStv packages, including a R399 sports option, as it battles weaker spending power. BRICS Diplomacy: India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sept 12–13, with trade, tech and governance reform on the agenda.
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