AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoKruger Recovery: SANParks and Forestry Minister David Maynier handed over flood-repaired culverts on the H4-1 route between Skukuza and Lower Sabie and reopened key Letaba High-Level Bridge links, with more tourism units set to return in phases during SA National Parks Week. National Parks Free Access: South Africa opened most national parks to local visitors free of charge from Sept 7–13 (Kruger free Sept 7–11), with ID required and paid activities still excluded. Thailand Visa Change for SA Travellers: From Sept 15, South Africans get 30 days visa-free in Thailand instead of 60 (entries before Sept 14 keep the longer stay). Road Safety Push: Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s move toward a zero blood-alcohol limit for drivers gains momentum, with South African Breweries backing “none for the road.” Ghana Evacuation Costs: Ghana says it spent GH¢49.7m evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, and plans a Diaspora Consular Fund for citizens in distress abroad. Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: SA Rugby president Mark Alexander thanks fans for the Ubuntu welcome during the Springboks–All Blacks series, with communities set to benefit from match-week activity. Local Elections IDs: Home Affairs urges eligible voters to apply for and collect Smart IDs ahead of November 2026 local government elections.
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