AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHIV Prevention Breakthrough: South Africa has begun producing Gilead’s long-acting Lenacapavir locally, with President Cyril Ramaphosa launching the rollout in Secunda and officials saying it could sharply cut mother-to-child HIV transmission. Credit Boost: Fitch upgraded South Africa’s sovereign rating from BB- to BB, citing stronger fiscal discipline and lower-than-expected debt, its first upgrade in nearly 21 years. Migration Tensions: Cabinet minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni ruled out a “shutdown” amid anti-illegal immigration protests, as xenophobic violence fears keep driving foreign nationals to flee and Nigeria prepares repatriation of over 1,000 citizens. Housing Flashpoint in KZN: Residents in KwaZulu-Natal moved to “take back” RDP houses, alleging fraud and targeting people they say are undocumented, with SAPS present. World Cup Build-up: Bafana Bafana’s final warm-up vs Jamaica was delayed by a visa issue and will be played behind closed doors; Mexico vs South Africa opens Group A on June 11. Crime & Safety: Two female teens were arrested after a 59-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Cape Town. Culture & Media: The IEC is rolling out “Beats for My Peeps” to get younger voters to the polls, using TV and music to explain electoral rights.
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