AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCricket & Identity: Steve Smith says he’s still haunted by “Sandpapergate” as he prepares for South Africa’s Tests, describing flashbacks triggered by cameras and the trauma of his 2018 return. Football Governance: Ex-SAFA NEC member Jacob “Buddha” Mathathe alleges R6m in honorariums was timed to secure votes for Danny Jordaan’s re-election, reigniting vote-buying claims. Music & Culture: SinoMsolo and Russell Zuma are announced for the inaugural Simunye Fest (Oct 23–25), with organisers promising more acts and fan-interaction segments. Arts & Media Industry: South African filmmakers launch Motion Story Studio in Johannesburg, pitching a full virtual production workflow for local and international clients. Heritage & Jobs: Gauteng heritage sites face decline as failing services and security issues keep visitors away, threatening tourism and employment. Sports & Representation: IRFU women’s strategy head Lynne Cantwell backs athletes criticising Sydney Sweeney’s Novigo ad, arguing women should be valued for character, not bodies. Local Spotlight: South End Museum in Gqeberha aims to use South Africa’s rainbow-nation history to educate on displacement, migration and dispossession.
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