AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJobs & Growth Push: President Cyril Ramaphosa launched a new government-business partnership in Johannesburg, aiming for 1 million jobs and pushing growth above 3% by 2030 through policy certainty, faster implementation and tougher action against corruption. City Services & Debt: Johannesburg confirmed it has settled its R5.2bn Eskom debt, keeping the lights on while attention turns to wider municipal service delivery problems. Regional Trade & Diplomacy: Ramaphosa welcomed Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Bi-National Commission, urging stronger cooperation and more balanced trade as ties deepen. Community Media Spotlight: AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards in Pretoria honoured community journalists, with categories spanning hard news, investigations and renewed municipal reporting. Sports & Talent: Vaal football stars Relebohile Mofokeng and Elias Mokwana secured European moves after World Cup performances, while Zimbabwe’s Warriors got CAF approval to host more international matches again. Crime & Safety: Hawks said they’re not ruling out more arrests after the Reiger Park killings, as investigations continue. Culture & Lifestyle: A “duck run” pest-control method is gaining traction in Cape winelands, replacing pesticides with biodiversity-friendly foraging.
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