AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNobel Recognition: Durban-born jurist Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing international law and justice. She dedicated the award to survivors of international crimes and urged leaders to defend human rights. ICC Tensions: The US announced sweeping sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, prompting the tribunal to condemn the move as an attack on international law. Proteas Cricket: South Africa’s pace attack put Australia under pressure on Day One in Durban, taking six wickets before bad light stopped play at 187/6. Anrich Nortje claimed two on his return. Anti-Migrant Violence: After protests turned violent in Durban and Johannesburg, with cars torched and shops looted, Home Affairs withdrew its asylum directive. The Constitutional Court ruling behind the policy remains in place. Social Grants: The Auditor-General found Sassa paid R1.33 billion to ineligible beneficiaries in the year to March 2026, citing weak verification and gaps in government data systems.
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