AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMid-term Budget: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana cut the 2026 growth forecast to 1.2% but said debt has stabilised at 78.4% of GDP. Temporary fuel levy cuts begin on 4 November, with larger reductions for diesel than petrol, and the SRD grant is extended for another year. Water Crisis: Hundreds have fallen ill after contaminated water was supplied in Bronkhorstspruit, intensifying scrutiny of municipal accountability and service delivery. Trade and Jobs: South African cherry growers are looking to China as uncertainty over US trade access threatens exports and jobs. Local Elections: IEC discussions in the Western Cape warned that cost-of-living pressures could keep some willing voters from the polls on 4 November. Cricket: South Africa put Australia under severe pressure in Gqeberha, bowling them out for 99 and enforcing the follow-on in the second Test.
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