AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiplomatic Pivot: The U.S. and South Africa held their highest-level 2026 talks in Johannesburg on potential critical-minerals deals, with discussions described as “very early” but aimed at securing supplies for defence, electronics and energy as China’s rare-earth grip tightens. Science & Innovation Funding: Science, Technology and Innovation announced a R10.4bn budget for 2026/27, pushing research, skills and infrastructure under its 2022–2032 plan. Regulatory Pressure on Money Flows: National Treasury and the SARB extended public comment on draft Capital Flow Management Regulations to 30 June, with crypto rules a major concern. Water Crisis Watch: Gauteng faces a looming 19-day water disruption period linked to Rand Water and Eskom maintenance, after Johannesburg Water suspended tanker services over unpaid bills. Xenophobia Escalation: Anti-foreigner sentiment is rising, with fresh reports of attacks and regional backlash, including calls for stronger protection of foreign nationals. Sports & Culture: Orlando Pirates’ title race goes to the final day after a 0-0 draw; Gift Leotlela won the Shanghai Diamond League 100m in a photo finish; and Cape Town’s storms keep dominating headlines as residents brace for more fog and isolated rain.
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