AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBRICS Summit Fallout: India’s New Delhi BRICS meeting ended with a long declaration focused on trade, finance and tech rules—without forming a military bloc—while highlighting deep internal rivalries. Local Elections Logistics: President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared 4 November 2026 a public holiday for local government elections, urging voters to vote only in their registered wards. Crime and Safety: Police investigations into Kempton Park’s women killings widened again, with calls for targeted action against perpetrators rather than pushing “be careful” advice onto victims. Sexual Violence Conviction: A South African court handed a man two life terms for trafficking and repeatedly raping a 12-year-old Zimbabwean girl, after she was abducted and smuggled across the border. Tourism Disruption: South Africa’s tourism sector faces missing-person concerns after reports of 607 foreign tourists missing following Nepal floods. Business Watch: Pepkor warned of muted profit growth as it invests in its PlusB banking push; FNB rolled out enhanced eWallet Cash Advance and a prepaid advance option. Sports & Culture: Hyrox changed protocols after an athlete reportedly competed while suffering from apparent diarrhoea; Cape Town’s animal welfare debate reignited over the City’s draft bylaw.
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