AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCape Town Electric Mobility: MyCiTi’s first locally built electric bus has arrived and will be tested on steep inclines, downhills and busy routes like Hospital Bend, the N2 in Camps Bay, and roads including Polkadraai and Jip de Jager, with UCT support and funding from the City of Cape Town and an Urban Electric Mobility grant. Tourism Costs & Safety: New Squaremouth data flags safaris as among the priciest trips in 2026, with South Africa the top share destination (36.5%) at about $25,198 per trip, alongside travel-risk advisories. Women’s Month in Durban: Durban is set for a packed Women’s Month calendar, including major events at venues like Durban Botanic Gardens and uShaka KuD’Ta. Road-Trip Warning: With a long weekend coming, Supa Quick urges motorists to plan routes, avoid peak driving, and take breaks to cut crash risk from fatigue and speeding. Local Transport & Crime Powers: Cape Town’s mayor has declared a dispute with the acting police minister over delays to expand metro police investigative powers. Travel Disruption Watch: Forecasters are monitoring a possible snow event next weekend that could affect travel routes nationwide, including the N3. Aviation & Cargo: NAS Johannesburg coordinated the transport of three lion cubs to Tanzania and expanded its freighter capacity with a new Boeing 747-400BCF.
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