AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCritical Minerals Diplomacy: The U.S. and South Africa held high-level talks in Johannesburg on potential critical-minerals agreements, with officials saying discussions are “very early” but driven by a push to diversify supply chains beyond China. Constitutional Crossroads (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s Constitution Amendment (No. 3) Bill reaches a crucial phase after a 90-day public consultation period ends, setting up the next parliamentary steps. Gauteng Schools Under Strain: Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says schools owe municipalities about R583.9m (older than 60 days), with water and electricity disruptions threatening learning, while the SA Human Rights Commission moves to investigate. Cape Town Housing Pressure: Cape Town’s rental crisis is intensifying, with CBD listings often starting around R12k–R15k and rising fast for larger units. Culture & Community: Zakes Bantwini launches a foundation to back youth and creatives, and aerobics returns to Ivory Park as Jo’burg ramps up local wellness programmes. Violence Update: Western Cape police are investigating four murders and a shooting that left a 7-year-old fighting for life in Wesbank.
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