AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup Round of 32: South Africa’s knockout opener vs Canada at SoFi Stadium is set for Sunday, with both teams chasing first-time last-16 history; Canada’s Jesse Marsch says his side will lean on momentum after a strong Group B run, while SA’s Hugo Broos hints he may extend his role beyond the tournament. June 30 protest fallout: Government says June 30 will be a normal day and warns against vigilantism as anti-immigration marches intensify; SANTACO confirms taxi services will continue, and township tourism operators report cancellations and revenue hits tied to uncertainty. Immigration and business continuity: Police and security are mobilising nationwide, while civil society and analysts argue the economic drivers of inequality are being misread and that intimidation of migrants is already rising. Automotive skills push: RMI’s Project Dineo targets the artisan shortage and youth unemployment in the automotive aftermarket by linking training to real industry placements. Wheat tariff decision: ITAC defends keeping the wheat Dollar-Based Reference Price unchanged at $279/ton, saying it protects local farmers from subsidised imports. Municipal governance watch: Cape Town and Theewaterskloof both face clean-audit setbacks, renewing pressure on procurement and financial management. Energy and industry: A Zimbabwe gas-to-power pilot could expand electricity supply for mining and potentially support southern Africa’s power needs.
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