AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing & Regulation: Cape Town’s draft short-term letting bylaw is criticised for not tackling the housing crisis hard enough, as many Airbnb listings are whole homes and the city risks hollowing out neighbourhoods. Energy Costs: Ratepayers urge NERSA to reject Eskom’s proposed 8.83% electricity increase, warning it will deepen cost-of-living pressure; public submissions close Oct 2. Digital Identity: Home Affairs unveils South Africa’s first working digital ID prototype via the MyMzansi app, with broader rollout planned after 2030. Cyber & Scams: AI is making SARS-related phishing and deepfake fraud harder to spot as the Oct 23 filing deadline nears. Health Tech: Netcare adds Geely electric vehicles to its pathology transport fleet, aiming to cut emissions on shorter routes. AI in Education: Emeris says it’s developing an AI qualification (still in ideation) focused on workplace implementation skills. Research Collaboration: UCT, Unisa and Bristol launch an implementation framework for the Africa Charter for Transformative Research Collaborations. Climate Cooling: “Cool roofs” are highlighted as a practical heat-reduction tool that can lower energy demand and protect health.
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