AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJohannesburg in the spotlight: Hollywood actor Richard T. Jones says he’s “in love” with South Africa and singles out Johannesburg after Comic-Con Africa, praising the warmth of locals and the welcome he gets. GBVF and justice pressure: Ramaphosa is set to address gender-based violence and femicide as police hunt suspects linked to the Carletonville tavern shooting and institutions review why the justice system fails victims, while suspended SAPS boss Shadrack Sibiya fights rape and grooming charges. Music & culture: A look at how Miami bass and Durban’s gqom share bass-heavy DNA; plus Heritage Month vibes with MJ and the Camissa Knights’ “Mother City Vibes,” and Tyla’s MTV VMAs snakeskin moment. Fashion on the global runway: Ama Qamata walks L’Oréal Paris’ Paris Fashion Week show with a star-studded lineup, while MaXhosa Africa brings pan-African style to the event. Sports media/tech: SABC begins upgrading Johannesburg studios with Ikegami UHK-X600 cameras for an IP-based production shift. Crime backdrop: Three mass shootings in KZN, Gauteng and the Western Cape leave at least 40 dead, fuelling fears of a new wave of gun violence.
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