AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoArts & Loss: South African music icon David Kramer is mourning the unexpected death of his wife, Renaye, his partner since their school days in Worcester. Jazz Legacy: Kyle Shepherd’s trio honoured Abdullah Ibrahim at a sold-out Baxter Theatre show, reworking the jazz legend’s music with room for a new generation’s voice. Backing Women in Music: Tyla has launched the That Girl Music Scholarship to support South African women pursuing music studies. Heritage: A Kimberley concert will celebrate Sol Plaatje and Kgosi Luka Jantjie through music, poetry and dramatic readings, with organisers hoping to bring young people closer to the country’s history. Creative Economy: Nelson Mandela University and the Motion Picture Association are partnering to study online piracy, cybersecurity and their effects on African film and television. Families & Work: A landmark Constitutional Court ruling is reshaping parental leave, challenging the old assumption that mothers should be primary caregivers. City Life: Cape Town mayoral hopefuls faced questions on housing, crime, gangs and children’s access to education ahead of November’s local elections.
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