AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCoalition Test: The ANC’s support sank to about 30.7% in local elections, leaving many councils hung and coalition talks underway. New leaders face pressure to prioritise stable government and basic services. Jobs Crisis: Unemployment rose to 33.7% in the third quarter, with 8.6 million people out of work. Youth unemployment reached 47.3%. Public Pay: President Cyril Ramaphosa approved a 3.5% pay rise for ministers, MPs and other public office-bearers, drawing anger amid widespread joblessness. Western Cape Housing: The SAHRC will hold a December inquiry into access to adequate housing, with 650,000 people on the demand database and concerns over informal settlements, evictions and spatial inequality. Power and Environment: Eskom is due to publish a review of coal plants slated for retirement, weighing possible extensions against costs and environmental rules. Separately, the Constitutional Court revoked Shell’s Wild Coast exploration rights over inadequate consultation and environmental consideration. Vehicle Recall: Chery is recalling 20,193 Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 vehicles in South Africa over a possible rear-axle defect.
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