AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoElectricity & Energy Court Fight: Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is appealing an SCA ruling that struck down plans for 1,500MW of new coal power, as civil society argues the decision process ignored long-term environmental harm. Power Pricing: Industry players say the government’s electricity pricing policy reset will only work if it’s enforced in practice, not just updated on paper. Governance & Corruption: Home Affairs cleaners were dismissed after admitting they took money to help issue birth and marriage certificates, while prosecutors withdrew fraud and corruption charges against police intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo and others. Jobs & Growth Push: President Cyril Ramaphosa launched Phase 3 of the government-business partnership, targeting one million jobs and growth above 3% by 2030, with stronger accountability on delivery. Regional Diplomacy: Zimbabwe and South Africa signed six agreements at the Bi-National Commission, with Mnangagwa and Ramaphosa urging implementation beyond declarations. Crime & Security: Limpopo authorities say they dismantled a major drug operation in Musina, seizing a lab and drugs worth about R600m. Sports & National Mood: Kagiso Rabada’s hamstring injury could affect his availability for South Africa’s packed home season.
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