AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSevere Weather Watch: SAWS and provincial authorities warn of disruptive rain, flooding risk and even snow over parts of KwaZulu-Natal, with eThekwini urging residents to brace and drive cautiously. Courtroom Drama: In the “Cat” Matlala-linked Armand Swart murder trial, alleged hitman Musa Kekana denies driving the vehicle police were tracing, as a trial-within-a-trial resumes in Johannesburg. Health Policy: Aspen and MSD say a new once-a-month HIV prevention pill (alimatravir) could expand across Africa if approved, but it’s still in Phase III trials and not yet available in South Africa. Cape Town Politics: Opposition parties hit the DA for using the City of Cape Town council chamber for a party event while council business remains online. Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria and South Africa meet in Abuja amid renewed anti-migrant attacks; Nigeria cites deaths and demands concrete action, while South Africa calls for root-cause solutions and pan-African unity. Tech and Law: Environmental groups plan to challenge Equinix’s Cape Town data centre approval over concerns about undisclosed power and water demands. WAFCON Shock: Tanzania stun defending champions South Africa 2-1 in the Group B opener, handing Banyana a rough start. AI Push: Huawei says AI could add R1-trillion to SA’s economy, but warns infrastructure and skills gaps must be closed for adoption to scale.
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