AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCancer Tech in SA: Dr Carrie Minnaar’s controlled-heat cancer approach is moving from trials to rollout, with six modulated electro-hyperthermia devices planned for public hospitals to boost survival for patients who can’t access costly options. Skills Revolution: Higher education minister Buti Manamela says SA needs a “skills revolution” to close the gap between classroom learning and workplace-ready competence. Grid Upgrade via Home Batteries: Plentify and Deye want to link 160,000 residential batteries into a virtual power plant to stabilise the grid and reward households. AI Governance Pushback: A new report argues AI needs accountability, not just regulation, as governance remains fragmented worldwide. Women in Media Under Pressure: Sanef’s Glass Ceilings 2026 survey finds cyber misogyny is now the biggest barrier for women journalists, with harassment driving exits. Local Government Power Struggle: The DA promises to ringfence water and electricity revenue and expand private-sector help for municipal services as metros struggle. Energy & Industry: SA’s home batteries and green hydrogen efforts underline a broader push for energy resilience and local capability. Space & STEM: Western Cape learners made history at an international space competition.
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