AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCourtroom Reset: The Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni extortion case was struck off after the prosecutor failed to pitch, but the NPA says it’s now considering reinstating it—leaving the fate of the R2m-plus allegations in limbo. Justice System Scrutiny: The complainant says he feels “failed” by the process, while the Madlanga Commission’s next steps for Suliman Carrim remain uncertain after a postponed appearance tied to health concerns. Flood Fallout for Food Exports: South Africa’s citrus hit hard as floods in the Eastern and Western Cape threaten the Gamtoos Valley harvest, with early estimates suggesting up to 12% crop damage just as shipping costs stay elevated. Jobs vs Policy Pressure: ActionSA urges Ramaphosa to review ministers after 345,000 jobs were lost in Q1, as unemployment climbs. Payments Innovation: Mastercard and Yellow Card are partnering to push stablecoin-enabled payments across Africa, starting with Nigeria and expanding to SA and others. Local Enforcement: A Bree Street construction raid in Cape Town halted work and led to arrests over undocumented workers. Markets Mood: EM FX is steady but stocks are rattled as bond selloffs spread on inflation fears.
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