AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCricket Ticket Chaos: Cape Town’s Newlands New Year’s Test tickets for England’s 2027 series sold out before the public sale even opened, with fans pointing to early allocations and resale prices jumping to around £300. Water Safety Watch: Durban’s eThekwini metro says tap water in parts of the city may smell and taste earthy/musty due to natural algae compounds (MIB) linked to supply sources, stressing the water is still safe. Hantavirus & Ebola Updates: A British tourist in Sandton is recovering after a hantavirus positive test, with no secondary local spread found; meanwhile, Ebola fears ease in SA as the DRC declares an emergency. Digital Betting Push: South Africa’s regulated betting market is moving deeper into a digital era as mobile access and tighter rules drive faster growth. Crime Crackdown: Limpopo police arrested five men after seizing unlicensed firearms, ammo, and a bolt cutter in a Thohoyandou robbery plot bust. Travel & Flights: Qatar Airways expands African routes and frequencies from June/July, including more Cape Town and Durban services.
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