AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNuclear Power Watch: Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Eskom say Koeberg’s recent radioactive contamination incidents were minor, safely contained, and posed “no risk to the public,” while reaffirming plans to procure 5.2GW of new nuclear capacity. Mandela Day & Water Delivery: Ramaphosa marked Mandela Day by spotlighting service projects, including the launch of 67 boreholes and the Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant in Hammanskraal to tackle long-running water problems. Migration & Xenophobia Fallout: Zimbabwe rejects calls to expel South Africans, insisting it won’t “chase away visitors,” as more than 99,000 returnees are screened and linked to healthcare where needed; meanwhile, South Africa’s IEC draft code targets election disinformation, including deepfakes and AI manipulation. Public Accountability: The DA filed a PAIA request to uncover the real impact of Operation Prosper on Cape Town gang hotspots after officials conceded no gangs were dismantled. Industry & Jobs: Toyota South Africa’s R10.4bn ninth-generation Hilux investment in Durban was welcomed as a jobs and localisation boost. Sports: The Springboks thrashed Wales 43-0 in the Nations Championship, while SA’s Shai Duke-Noris impressed at the BMX World Championships.
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