AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBRICS & AI governance: President Cyril Ramaphosa urged BRICS to set up an independent international mechanism to scientifically evaluate AI, with mandatory incident reporting and human-control safeguards, as leaders push for resilience and inclusive global growth. SA–India business push: Ramaphosa said India is a major trade partner, with 150+ Indian firms investing over $10bn in SA and creating 18,000+ jobs, while CEOs roundtables focus on expanding into energy, logistics, telecoms, water and digital infrastructure. HIV prevention access debate: A report questions whether the next HIV prevention breakthrough (lenacapavir-based PrEP) can reach everyone, highlighting how pricing and funding politics can block access despite proven science. Maternal health & dignity: KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng data show many women experience labour mistreatment; SA’s health department plans an online respectful maternity care course for staff starting 22 September. Road safety tragedy: A multi-vehicle crash on the N1 in the Western Cape killed at least 21 people after two minibus taxis collided and a third vehicle hit the wreckage. Climate risk for farming: Western Cape Premier Alan Winde urged agriculture to prepare for strengthening El Niño/ENSO impacts, while Absa says record soil moisture gives producers a better buffer than in past drought cycles.
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