AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup Countdown: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana open their 2026 campaign in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11 against co-hosts Mexico, with Hugo Broos still managing late fitness concerns including left-back Aubrey Modiba’s return to full training. Economy Watch: Stats SA says GDP grew 0.5% in the first quarter of 2026, with gains across finance, agriculture, trade and transport, while manufacturing lagged. Xenophobia Fallout: A voluntary repatriation brought 150 Malawians home to Malawi after unrest in South Africa, while civil society groups are pushing SAHRC to act against rising xenophobic vigilantism. Local Governance & Housing: Cape Town’s Salt River Market handover for affordable housing is underway, but residents and critics question whether “affordable” delivery matches what low-income households can actually pay. Justice & Rights: The Department of Justice says it won’t oppose an assisted dying bid at the Constitutional Court. Crime & Corruption: SAPS in Gauteng investigates officers after a video allegedly shows bribery during a stop-and-search. Sports Beyond Football: Engineering talent shines as Cape Town teen Connor Kinnes wins top awards at IMSEF in Türkiye.
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