AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMunicipal overhaul: Government is planning a major shake-up of how municipalities run water and electricity, pushing services to operate like professional utilities with ring-fenced revenue and reinvestment into infrastructure. Local elections push: The IEC’s final voter registration weekend is under way (1–2 August), with SALGA urging eligible South Africans to register in person or online ahead of the 4 November local government elections. Social support squeeze: More than 10 million SRD grant applications were rejected in 2025/26, with the department citing income levels, alternative support and verification failures. Public works jobs: Public Works and Infrastructure will lead a roadshow to ten public bodies after big year-on-year declines in EPWP work opportunities, aiming to reverse the trend. Women’s safety governance: President Ramaphosa appointed members to the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide for 2026–2029, as the council takes on a national disaster mandate. Mining sanitation focus: A new look at mine ESG highlights sanitation as a growing risk area for worker health and dignity, especially in deep underground operations. Culture & creativity: Kutlwano Monyai opens her debut solo exhibition, “Dakalo: The Ultimate Gift,” exploring grief, healing and joy through crocheted and sculptural works. Sports & community: South Africa’s school rugby season peaks this weekend, while PMB’s “Soccer Grannies” expand to include men and walking soccer.
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