AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup & media access: The International Sports Press Association says “many” Iranian and African journalists were denied US visas to cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning FIFA must fix the long-running problem. SA–India innovation: South Africa and India agreed to convene three technical workshops on advanced materials and manufacturing, geospatial tech and digital infrastructure, deepening their science and innovation partnership. Rugby URC: Leinster booked a URC Grand Final return with a 20-11 win over the Stormers, while the Springboks named a 51-man squad with 21 uncapped players for the start of their 2026 season. Xenophobia fallout & repatriations: Ghana’s Ablakwa says compensation claims are being prepared for evacuees who lost businesses and property, with jobs already secured for some returnees; South Africa warned Ghana against “public spectacles” around evacuation flights as anti-immigrant protests spread. Migration crackdown fears: Government reiterated there will be no national shutdown on June 30, urging lawful enforcement only. Crime & corruption: SAPS launched disciplinary action after a viral video allegedly showed an officer returning money linked to bribery, while the Hawks scored a major cocaine seizure at Durban Harbour. ICJ: The ICJ has authorised a second round of written submissions in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, pushing the process further down the road.
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