AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGauteng Taxi Shutdown Warning: Santaco and the Gauteng National Taxi Alliance have issued a seven-day ultimatum to Premier Panyaza Lesufi, threatening province-wide action over operating licence distribution and governance disputes with the roads and transport MEC. Visa Reform Debate: A new analysis argues South Africa needs smarter visas for neighbouring migration, warning that “harder borders” and securitising alone won’t stop irregular movement. Home Affairs Visa Push: Home Affairs has launched/expanded a fast-track visa scheme and a digital visa route for employers, aiming to speed up legitimate travel and reduce friction. Cape Town Homelessness Funding: Cape Town set aside nearly R100m to expand shelter capacity, outreach and Safe Spaces, including winter readiness support. Travel Safety & Rules: Johannesburg Roads Agency says there are no current plans to upgrade a gravel road in President Park to tar, with timing tied to future budgets. Safari Reality Check: A safari guide shares what it’s really like when animals charge and guests make demanding requests. South Africa Passport Snapshot: Henley data keeps South Africa as Africa’s strongest passport, while Nigeria slips to 90th globally. Junior Springboks in the Air: Team doctor Dr Clement Plaatjies reportedly saved a passenger’s life mid-flight after a medical emergency on the way home.
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