AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCritical Minerals Diplomacy: The US and South Africa held high-level talks in Johannesburg on potential critical-minerals agreements, with officials saying the discussions are still “very early” but aimed at reducing reliance on China for minerals used in defence, electronics and clean energy. Cancer Solidarity: South Africans rallied behind 19-year-old Creashy Maart as she battles cancer after doctors said there’s nothing more they can do. SAPS Corruption Fallout: IDAC declined to comment on claims that “Cat” Matlala offered to turn state witness in the R228m SAPS tender scandal, as the case against senior police continues. Education & Money Pressure: Gauteng says schools owe municipalities about R583.9m, blaming estimated billing and tariff disputes; the province is reviewing the decentralised school-finance model. Cape Town Transport Risk: MyCiTi’s expansion faces uncertainty over possible national BRT funding cuts, threatening jobs and future service rollout. UIF Ghost-Employee Case: Three people will appear in court over alleged UIF fraud of about R26.9m tied to claims for 700 ghost workers. Flood Relief: WPCA and Gift of the Givers are setting up Newlands as a donation collection point after severe weather killed 18 people nationwide.
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