AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEskom Restructuring: President Cyril Ramaphosa has endorsed the first phase of plans to remove Eskom’s transmission role by setting up an independent Transmission System Operator, aiming for a more competitive electricity market, investment and better energy security. GBV Crackdown: Ramaphosa has appointed members of a National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, with GBV formally classified as a national disaster year to drive a coordinated response. Local Elections Prep: Final voter registration for the 4 November local government elections runs this weekend (1–2 August), with the IEC saying systems are ready and urging young and first-time voters to register. Cape Town Infrastructure: Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced a record R12.2bn capital investment for 2025/26, including major upgrades to water, wastewater and public transport routes. Energy & Jobs: Anthem says its 420MW Northern Cluster wind projects in the Karoo are still on track for commercial operation before year-end despite recent rain disruptions. Road Safety: A bus accident on the N1 in the Free State killed 11 people, including five children, with the cause under investigation. Tourism & Culture: Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa Girls’ Academy will close in its current form by end-2027, shifting to a nationwide scholarship model. Business & Tech: WHX returns to Johannesburg as global medtech giants compete for South Africa’s R18.4bn medical device market.
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