AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMpox: South Africa’s total rose to 26 after four new cases, with 18 recorded in the Western Cape. Health authorities urge anyone with symptoms to seek care and close contacts to monitor themselves for 21 days. Heatwave: Very high temperatures continue across parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Gauteng, with a high UV warning for northern Gauteng. Mental Health: Job insecurity is taking a toll as unemployment reaches 8.5 million. A SADAG survey found 38% of workers feared losing their jobs, amid rising living costs and anxiety. Rehabilitation Care: Police rescued about 200 people from an unregistered rehabilitation centre in Mpumalanga, raising urgent questions about the safety and oversight of addiction treatment services. Food Security: Around 14 million South Africans face hunger, renewing calls for food systems that make nutritious food more accessible and support small-scale farmers.
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