AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoJobs and Industry: South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 33.7% in the third quarter, with 8.6 million people out of work. Finance, manufacturing and mining added jobs, but gains were outpaced by workforce growth; agriculture and construction shed jobs. Energy: Government plans public consultations this month on a proposed 5.2GW nuclear procurement, while Koeberg Unit 2 passed a key containment safety test. Retail and Fuel: Shoprite and Astron Energy have launched a rewards deal, letting Xtra Savings members earn grocery rewards on qualifying fuel purchases. Public Transport: GO!Durban has begun testing its Bridge City–Pinetown bus route ahead of a planned launch next month, after years of delays. Infrastructure: SACPCMP and the Department of Public Works have launched a registration framework for social facilitators, aiming to improve community engagement and reduce disruptions to projects.
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