AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInflation Pressure Mounts: South Africa’s April inflation jumped to 4.0% (from 3.1%), the highest since Aug 2024, driven hard by fuel—petrol up 15.2% and diesel up 35.4%—raising the odds of a Reserve Bank rate hike. Joburg Power Crisis: The City of Johannesburg is facing Eskom threats after City Power’s mismanagement left it owing more than R5.2bn, with residents bracing for possible supply cuts. Food Insecurity Warning: In the Western Cape, one in five households is already food insecure, and fuel-linked transport costs could push more families into hunger. Local Government Shake-up: Ahead of November polls, coalition partners will be forced to sign legally binding agreements to stabilise councils. Scam Alert: Consumers are being warned about “quishing” scams using fake QR codes that steal login details. Business Watch: Investec reported record profits and a record dividend, while new car sales rose 12% in four months on cheaper credit.
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