AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Politics & Accountability: The DA is pushing for an urgent audit of TVET college staff qualifications and leadership after claims lecturers are teaching outside their expertise, raising concerns about whether colleges can prepare students for the job market. Jobs & the Economy: Stats SA reports unemployment at 33.6% in Q2 2026, with 345,000 more people joining the unemployed ranks; Cape Town shed jobs while eThekwini saw growth. Energy & Public Services: City Power says severe cold heavy rain and snow have strained Johannesburg’s electricity network, with thousands of outage calls and knock-on water supply problems. Education Under Pressure: In Alexandra, learners allegedly burned classroom furniture, blaming broken windows and lack of heating during the cold snap; the MEC condemned the damage. Sports & Youth Support: A Limpopo softball player says medical and mental health support ends after tournaments, while she still has to raise funds for travel and accommodation. Culture & Community: A TikTok video has sparked a public fight over Sunny Singh’s legacy, with his widow accusing an MK MP of opportunism ahead of local elections. Local Governance Watch: The SABC says it needs about R120m to deliver fair election coverage for the 4 November local government polls.
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