AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoXenophobia Crackdown: President Cyril Ramaphosa told Parliament to reject xenophobia and stop vigilantism as anti-immigrant violence flares, with Ghana evacuating about 300 citizens and Mozambique reporting deaths tied to Mossel Bay unrest. Fiscal Focus: National Treasury says South Africa is on track to meet fiscal targets despite Middle East shocks, while Ramaphosa pledged R1 trillion over three years for roads, dams, schools, hospitals and clinics. Municipal Accountability: The JSE lifted its suspension of Johannesburg bonds after the metro tabled its 2024/25 annual report, easing a key governance and investor-confidence concern. Business & Telecom: Telkom/Openserve added 160,000+ fibre-connected homes, and the RMB/BER business confidence index slipped as fuel and Middle East tensions dimmed sentiment. Media Jobs: IOL plans a major recruitment drive after a R200m expansion, including roles across editorial, digital, data and AI. Sports & Culture: South African franchises dominated URC awards, and winter Cape Town coverage ramps up as snow warnings hit the Western Cape.
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