AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoScience & Innovation Funding: South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation announced a R10.4bn budget for 2026/27, aiming to scale research, skills and infrastructure under its 2022–2032 plan. Public Finance & Crypto Rules: National Treasury and the SARB pushed the deadline for public comment on draft Capital Flow Management Regulations from 18 May to 30 June, with crypto cross-border concerns still front and centre. Disaster Response Watch: Western Cape authorities say major routes are reopening and about 62% of affected areas have power back after severe weather, while Willie Aucamp ordered an urgent evacuation of the Marion Island overwintering team after a delayed relief voyage. Arts & Culture Lens: African cinema’s absence at Cannes’ Palme d’Or sparks fresh debate about access and visibility beyond Europe. Sports (Local): The Vodacom Bulls thrashed Benetton 45-19 at Loftus to secure a home URC quarter-final. Global Security: US and Nigerian forces say they killed ISIS’s second-in-command in a joint operation.
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