AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWAFCON Shock: Banyana Banyana start their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 loss to Tanzania, and coach Desiree Ellis insists they can still qualify for the World Cup—now it’s a must-win against Ivory Coast. MultiChoice Turnaround: CANAL+ says MultiChoice is paying off, with operating profit up 68% and revenue up 40%, plus decoder price cuts of up to 40% to boost DStv and GOtv sign-ups. Xenophobia Diplomacy: Nigeria’s Tinubu reportedly declined a meeting with Ramaphosa’s envoy amid renewed anger over alleged attacks on Nigerians, while South Africa and Nigeria agree to lower tensions and set up an early warning mechanism. Court & Corruption: A Johannesburg High Court asset forfeiture order targets the Maumela syndicate, but critics argue freezing luxury goods isn’t enough without convictions and jail for the “tender kingpins.” Health & Safety: SANRAL announces procurement reforms after a Pretoria court set aside its R9.5bn road maintenance tender; SAPS warns of fake traffic fine scams; and doctors stress antibiotics won’t cure most winter viral illnesses. Weather Watch: SAWS escalates KwaZulu-Natal coastal rain to Level 6, with flooding and service disruptions possible. Space & Science: SANSA confirms its Matjiesfontein deep space ground station is on schedule for completion in 18–24 months.
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