AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNobel Honour: South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the first South African woman to receive the award. The Durban-born Tamil lawyer was recognised for her work advancing international law and human rights. Anti-Migrant Unrest: Violence in Durban and Soweto saw cars torched and shops looted amid protests over asylum applications. Home Affairs has withdrawn its directive and says it will develop a fresh plan to comply with a Constitutional Court ruling. Community Care: A Barrydale food garden has raised R244,584—nearly triple its target—to expand from one vegetable patch and help supply eight community kitchens. Cultural Tribute: Glasgow unveiled a Nelson Mandela statue, the city’s first public monument to a named Black person. On Screen: Five contestants remain in the race to become the next presenter of South African lifestyle show Top Billing. Banyana Banyana: Ronell Donnelly scored a hat-trick in South Africa’s 4–0 win over Madagascar in their opening Olympic qualifier.
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