AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCricket & Tourism Buzz: South Africa kicked off its international summer in Durban on Heritage Day, beating Australia by 67 runs in the 1st men’s ODI at Kingsmead, with Matthew Breetzke’s 112 and Marco Jansen’s 75 powering SA to 297/8 before Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin squeezed Australia to 230 all out. Coastal Safety for Holidaymakers: NSRI is urging beachgoers, anglers and hikers to plan around strong spring tides over the Heritage Day long weekend (Sat 26 Sep to Tue 29 Sep), with higher highs and lower lows increasing risk near rocks and shorelines. Cape Town Tension on the N2: Residents marched in Sea Point against the City of Cape Town’s planned “N2 Edge” wall safety project, arguing the R114m should go to sewage, potholes and crime-fighting instead. Local Elections & Fake News: The IEC’s new disinformation code is set to be tested in South Africa’s 4 November local polls as confidence in spotting fake news drops and social media influence rises. Visa Watch: Qatar has released a list of 47 countries eligible for a free, multiple-entry 30-day tourist visa, including South Africa.
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