AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup tech & culture: WhatsApp rolls out World Cup match-ball emojis, football calling effects, a sticker pack, and a dedicated football directory ahead of kick-off on June 11. Local sport spotlight: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana opener vs Mexico is already sparking debate, with legends split over Lyle Foster’s role in the attack. HIV prevention: President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to launch Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable for HIV prevention, with rollout planned across 360 clinics and KZN among the targeted provinces. Arts & entertainment: Tauné Block talks about her “villain era” as Dr Loren Blue in Skeem Saam, while the Masked Singer South Africa returns to SABC2. Community feel-good: A KZN Hawks officer’s stolen coffee machine fundraiser has topped R565k after his exoneration at the Madlanga Commission. Weather & travel: Heavy snowfall has hit the Drakensberg and Sani Pass, with road closures and monitoring in KwaZulu-Natal. Business with a creative angle: Aions Ventures launches a R100m seed fund for early-stage South African tech startups, targeting sectors including the digital economy and climate solutions.
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