AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSouth Africa-China Trade: Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp signed a sanitary and phytosanitary protocol that gives South African cherry producers market access into China for the first time, with China importing about 586,900 tons of cherries in 2025 (valued at US$3.3bn). Transport Enforcement: Gauteng’s Transport Inspectorate flagged ongoing non-compliance in public transport after a week of operations, finding 56 minibuses without licence discs and 103 drivers without valid licences, and discontinuing 17 unroadworthy taxis. Migration-linked Crime Crackdown: Government operations across SA led to 354 arrests and 123 court cases, with more than 350,000 inspections targeting illegal mining, labour exploitation, trafficking networks and fraudulent documentation. Economy Watch: South Africa’s economy contracted 0.2% in Q2, ending a six-quarter growth run, as manufacturing and mining weighed on performance. Energy & Risk: South Africa introduced new electricity pricing rules after 18 years, while warnings continue about solar installation safety and fire risk.
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