AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCape Town Crime Crackdown: City and provincial officials say illegal land occupation around Nyanga and Philippi is feeding crime, with LEAP and SAPS inspections targeting areas built on PRASA-owned railway land. Restaurant Reopening: Nando’s Epsom reopened after refurbishment, adding more seating and new Southern African-themed artwork. Eskom Transparency Row: EE Business Intelligence renews criticism of Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile cost figures, arguing Eskom omits major capital and consequential costs. Economy Watch: The SARB says Q2’s -0.2% contraction was driven mainly by weaker production, with mining and manufacturing under pressure. Foreign Investment: FDI inflows rose to R49.8bn in Q2, while portfolio investment turned to an outflow. GBVF Through Storytelling: A deputy minister urged creatives to use storytelling to shift harmful attitudes that fuel gender-based violence. Weather Alert: SAWS issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds and localised flooding in several provinces. Tourism & Culture: BookTok is boosting literary tourism, with South Africa positioned to benefit as Tourism Month continues. Automotive Market: WesBank reports August vehicle sales up 11.4% year-on-year, showing resilience amid affordability pressures.
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