AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHome Affairs Boosts Border Capacity: South Africa will recruit 301 more immigration officers, adding 35% to the inspectorate as it rolls out biometric checks via the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. Repatriation Tragedy: Police opened a forensic probe after a Malawian national died on an official repatriation bus in Limpopo; the bus returned to the processing centre and authorities say required procedures were followed. Air Connectivity for Travellers: Turkish Airlines will add frequencies on Istanbul–Johannesburg and Istanbul–Cape Town from late October 2026, lifting weekly flights to 10 on each route. Tourism & Jobs Context: OECD data shows Morocco’s tourism surge (19.8m visitors in 2025) outpacing South Africa’s 10.5m arrivals, a useful reminder of how competitive the region’s travel market is. Mandela Day Dining in SA: Sanctuary Mandela and Kruger Shalati team up for a “From Kruger’s Kitchen to Madiba’s Table” six-course dinner experience. Cape Town Winter Plans: A Western Cape event guide rounds up festivals and family-friendly outings across July and August.
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