AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElection Countdown: The Constitutional Court has ordered the IEC to include 181 ANC candidates on November 4 ballots, while more than 2.6 million special votes have been approved. Grant Payments: SASSA will pay older persons’ grants on October 30, disability grants on November 2 and children’s grants on November 3, ahead of the election. Cost Pressures: The IMF says inflation risks are rising across sub-Saharan Africa, while higher fuel prices are adding strain to South African households and businesses. Municipal Services: Welkom’s Matjhabeng municipality faces a sewage crisis, with most of its pump stations and treatment plants reportedly destroyed. Coastal Tourism: KwaDukuza has retained Blue Flag status for four beaches, with a fifth awarded pilot status for the 2026/27 season.
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