AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRugby Finale: Springboks and All Blacks head to Baltimore for the series decider after South Africa’s 29-24 comeback win in Soweto; Rassie Erasmus makes two changes with Damian Willemse back at full-back and Morne van den Berg starting at scrum-half. Local Elections Watch: Municipal elections on 4 November will test whether coalition politics can deliver real services, with voters deciding if constitutional government works where they live. Xenophobia Fallout (Ghana): Ghana says four Ghanaians were killed in South Africa between April and July 2026 amid xenophobic attacks; the evacuation ended with 1,964 returnees, but some still stranded in SA are begging for the programme to reopen. Illegal Mining Crackdown: Operation Prosper netted 30 suspects and seized mining gear in the West Rand, as police intensify efforts against zama-zama syndicates. Pay-TV Push: MultiChoice launched a dedicated DStv sports package at R399/month, aiming to win back customers amid tougher competition. Tech & Regulation: Ethiopia still hasn’t licensed Starlink, leaving satellite internet availability stuck in a licensing gap while neighbours move ahead. Sports Business: Cricket South Africa brought centrally contracted players home, leaving some County Championship clubs short for the run-in.
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