AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRugby Rivalry Fallout in Cape Town: Airlink defended its low-altitude DHL Stadium flyover after a safety storm online, saying it flew within SACAA-approved and rehearsed limits—then voluntarily offered flight data to the SACAA for independent review. Springboks Team News: Rassie Erasmus named Kurt-Lee Arendse back in the starting XV and switched Cheslin Kolbe to fullback for the next All Blacks Test, with Damian Willemse ruled out by injury. Crime & City Tech: Cape Town launched a Joint Public Safety Operations Centre to coordinate emergency services, SAPS and traffic officials, while also expanding body-worn cameras. Energy Reform: President Ramaphosa reaffirmed Eskom restructuring plans, including a state-owned independent Transmission System Operator, and Cape Town signed solar power deals promising electricity 19%–21% cheaper than Eskom. Social Protection Deadline: SASSA beneficiaries have until 31 August to migrate from old Gold Cards to Postbank Black Cards or risk losing access during the September payment cycle. Gender-Based Violence: A new prevalence picture shows 7.3m women have experienced physical violence, as government pushes stronger femicide and overdose prevention. Xenophobia Pressure: Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima warned South Africa it will no longer tolerate dehumanisation of Nigerians and called for dialogue and protection of lives.
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