AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoSARS Scam Alert: SARS warns that AI is helping criminals craft polished phishing emails and messages that look like real tax communications, using urgency tactics like “refunds” and “verify your banking details.” Fuel Relief, Diesel Pressure: Petrol drops by 52c a litre from Wednesday, but diesel rises by R1.23–R1.38, with paraffin also set to increase—so relief may be partly cancelled at the pump. Local Elections Prep: The IEC says the voters’ roll has topped 29 million after 1.7m registration transactions over the weekend, with KZN leading and women making up 61% of online registrations. Metro Police Powers Fight: Geordin Hill-Lewis’ Cape Town dispute with the police minister aims to expand metro police investigative authority, as residents in Bishop Lavis describe ongoing violent crime. Corruption Trial Update: The Mapisa-Nqakula trial hears testimony from her star witness’s brother and husband about a 2017 robbery tied to alleged bribe payments. Energy Governance: Ramaphosa endorses stricter municipal electricity licence enforcement as municipal arrears hit R119bn, while Eskom transmission reform moves toward an independent TSO. Court Challenge to Land Law: AfriForum argues the Expropriation Act unlawfully enables uncompensated expropriation categories, taking the fight to the Western Cape High Court.
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