AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is under intense pressure in the richest African club clash, defending a 1-0 lead over FAR Rabat in the second leg of the final, with a record $6m prize plus more if they win the CAF Super Cup and qualify for the 2029 Club World Cup. Sovereign Credit Boost: Moody’s upgraded South Africa’s outlook to positive, citing improving fiscal discipline and reforms—its first upward outlook change since 2007—while keeping ratings at Ba2. Learner’s Licence Shock: Only 40% pass SA’s computerised learner’s licence test, down from 68% in 2021, as RTMC links the drop to a crackdown on fraud but many applicants complain the questions are confusing. Governance & Justice: The Madlanga Commission faces fresh allegations that SAPS lost control of its own software in a R50bn deal, while shareholders at Amaanat Investment demand release of a long-delayed forensic report. Social Protection: SASSA confirms May 2026 SRD grant payment dates and launches a WhatsApp self-service channel. Migration Tensions: Anti-immigrant protests are flaring again ahead of June 30, with Human Rights Watch warning of intimidation and service denials.
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