AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHorse Racing Integrity Shock: Top SA jockey S’manga Khumalo has been found guilty on multiple race-fixing and corruption-related charges after an NHA inquiry, including improper sharing of non-public race information and payments tied to insider conduct. Public Transport Under Strain: Rea Vaya’s Soweto feeder routes are reportedly halting one by one as operator PioTrans battles administrative and financial problems, reviving questions about Joburg’s service delivery capacity. Energy Debt Pressure: Johannesburg’s City Power is still chasing debtors while Eskom warns of supply interruptions over R5.2bn arrears, with ministers pushing a Distribution Agency Agreement model to stabilise revenue collection. Health Tech Reality Check: A new critique argues most African health AI pilots fail because of design and accountability gaps, not the software itself. Policy Moves on Crypto: Treasury and the SARB extend public comments on draft capital flow rules, aiming for clearer cross-border crypto obligations without criminalising ownership. Local Industry Wins: UCT’s BMERC secures a medical device manufacturing licence, a step toward reducing SA’s reliance on imported devices.
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