AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-South Africa Visa Clash: The US announced targeted visa restrictions on South Africans over alleged “race-based discrimination” and land-seizure policies, while SA’s DIRCO and officials hit back, stressing sovereignty and calling for dialogue instead of unilateral action. Fed Rate Shock: The US Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time in three years, rattling global markets and weighing on the rand, with South Africans watching the next local rate decision as inflation expectations ease. Aviation & Connectivity: Airports Company South Africa warned SA’s hub position is under pressure as Ethiopia, Kenya and Egypt expand, citing instability, regulatory constraints and the lack of a dominant airline. Property & Retail Deals: SA leisure investor Anna Mokgokong bought Forever Resorts (Warmbaths and others), and property operator Japie van Niekerk snapped up Kalahari Mall in Upington after competition clearance. Housing Rights: Abahlali baseMjondolo won another court order blocking evictions in Shaka’s Head until municipalities meet service conditions. Corruption Oversight: World Bank expert Laura Pop told the Madlanga Commission SA’s asset declaration form is too limited for effective scrutiny, arguing “deep cleaning” may be needed in extreme cases. Circular Economy: Tetra Pak invested R19m in a Johannesburg recycling machine to strip plastics and aluminium from cartons, targeting a 40% recycling rate.
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