AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSANDF Funding Alarm: Defence Minister Angie Motshekga warned Parliament that SANDF capability is at risk as a R57.6bn 2026/27 budget still leaves a widening gap between commitments and resources. Electricity Market Push: Nersa has opened consultations on wholesale pricing and transitional generation contracts as SA moves toward a more competitive power market. Fuel Shock Hits Trade: Sacci says fuel-driven input costs are rising and trade conditions deteriorated in April, with sales volumes and new orders slipping. Regional Integration Drive: Ramaphosa and Botswana’s Duma Boko pledged faster border processes and deeper cooperation after their bi-national commission meeting. Aviation Consumer Tension: FlySafair faces a possible 10% turnover fine over alleged overbooking—raising the question of what passengers truly buy. Sugar Crisis Watch: GrowerCo is pitching a grower-led rescue plan to keep Tongaat Hulett’s mills running ahead of its liquidation hearing. Creatives Remember Maria McCloy: Hundreds packed Joburg Theatre to celebrate the publicist’s impact on SA art and fashion.
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