AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoEnergy: African Energy Week opened in Cape Town with a call for stronger cooperation to secure affordable, reliable supplies as global tensions drive up fuel costs. Economic Pressure: Mining output slumped 12.7% in August, while a surge in cheaper Chinese imports is squeezing local manufacturers. Household hunger has also reached a 15-year high, sharpening concerns about the cost of living. Local Elections: With South Africa’s 2026 polls approaching, voters are being urged to check what they need to vote and understand the role of ward councillors. Migration and Safety: Government says 364 people have been arrested over attacks on African migrants, following violent unrest in Johannesburg and Durban; officials have also warned that misinformation can fuel violence. National Recognition: South African jurist Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize has brought fresh attention to her work promoting international law.
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