AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoEconomic & jobs shock: South Africa’s GDP shrank 0.2% in Q2 as mining, trade and manufacturing dragged down activity, while unemployment rose to 33.6% (up from 32.7%). Travel & border readiness: Treasury is finalising funding to repair and upgrade border infrastructure (fencing and access roads) across seven border provinces, alongside a separate plan to upgrade major land ports of entry. HIV prevention rollout: South Africa has already given nearly 55,000 people the twice-a-year HIV prevention injection (Lenacapavir), with expansion planned as cheaper generics arrive in 2027. Johannesburg recovery talk: DA leader Helen Zille says Joburg needs urgent fixes to basic services and ring-fenced funding for water, electricity and waste—no quick turnaround promised. Tourism inspiration: Zimbabwe’s tourism chiefs are pushing “Africa as one” marketing, arguing countries aren’t competitors and can boost each other’s visitor numbers. Rugby & travel interest: South Africa women’s T20 squad heads to Bulawayo for a five-match series vs Zimbabwe (Sept 11–19), with captain Laura Wolvaardt calling it a special chance to play neighbours.
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