AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S.-SA Minerals Talks: Washington and Pretoria held their highest-level 2026 meeting in Johannesburg to explore critical mineral deals, with discussions still “very early” but aimed at securing supplies for defence, electronics and energy as China’s rare-earth restrictions bite. Cape Town Cost Pressure: Cape Town’s rental affordability is hitting a breaking point, with CBD listings often starting around R12,000–R15,000 for small units and two-bedrooms climbing to R18,000–R25,000+, while rent control alone is flagged as a supply-killer. Storm Aftermath: Cape Town is still restoring power after severe weather, with 16,000+ electricity service requests logged since 11 May and 10,700+ faults already attended to. Legal/State Procurement: The Black Business Council backs a court bid to halt Transnet’s foreign-only rail tender, arguing it unlawfully shuts out local suppliers. Agriculture Jobs Push: Agriculture’s budget vote targets 300,000 jobs across the value chain, including support for farmers and a biofuels blending programme. Music & IP: Copyright basics for small businesses got a spotlight, while Spotify royalties for SA artists topped R500m in 2025.
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