AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRugby’s Greatest Rivalry: Siya Kolisi is cleared to captain the Springboks in Cape Town against the All Blacks after a grade-two hamstring tear, with Pieter-Steph du Toit set for his 100th Test cap. Court & accountability: South Africa’s Constitutional Court permanently halted Shell’s Wild Coast exploration, ruling government consultation was unlawful—boosting the case for a just transition to renewables. Social protection: The SRD R370 grant appeal is before the Supreme Court of Appeal, with SERI warning millions could be left out if the government wins. Crime & justice: Four men linked to the murder of boxer Zolani Tete remain in custody as bail applications loom; in Cape Town, a taxi driver was shot dead on the N2 in suspected taxi violence. Health & policy: A generic weight-loss drug has entered SA pharmacies, but experts warn savings may be modest and muscle loss risks remain. Tech & business: Starlink is engaging ICASA to clarify licensing and ownership rules, while SA AI startup Verascient raised $1.2m (R19.5m) for enterprise AI workflows. Infrastructure & cities: Ramaphosa unveiled a R264bn infrastructure pipeline with 170 projects heading to procurement, and Cape Town moved to repair collapsed sewer lines in Khayelitsha. Weather: Damaging winds warnings and province-by-province forecasts are out for the week ahead.
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