AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS–SA Tensions: The Mbeki Foundation’s new paper puts South Africa’s unresolved “national question” back on the table, arguing US support for Afrikaner autonomy could inflame social rifts and distract from unfinished post-1994 economic and political transformation. Cybersecurity & AI: Palo Alto Networks says cyber defence in 2026 is “fighting AI with AI”, launching an AI-driven service to spot and fix vulnerabilities across web apps, APIs and cloud systems. Health Tech & Access: South Africans can now use buy-now-pay-later to pay for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs via a doctor-led programme, raising fresh concerns after past raids on illegally compounded GLP-1s. Local Government Delivery: A critique of Joburg-style governance argues failing municipalities aren’t just political problems; they’re organisations without clear accountability to run services. Food Security: New analysis points to a gradual decline in households doing subsistence farming since 2008, warning it may erode a low-cost food buffer. Space Ambitions: Africa’s space push is shifting from policy to practice, with the Africa Space Expo highlighting applications for food security, climate resilience and monitoring. Digital Skills: Government and TVET partners host a digital skills outreach programme at Tshwane South TVET College on 29 Sept to connect students to training and jobs.
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