AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoExchange Control Update: South Africa’s planned further relaxations to exchange control include raising the individual foreign allowance to R2m a year, but draft capital flow rules around crypto have drawn criticism. Tourism & Safety: Cape Town’s Table Mountain and Helderberg Nature Reserve saw major rescues after a hiker was found unconscious and hypothermia risk kicked in, with drones and SANParks rangers helping coordinate the operation. Domestic Travel Affordability: A tourism boss says South Africans are “wrongly priced out” of bush holidays, arguing there’s far more budget-friendly camping and self-catering than people assume. EV Push: KPMG says EV growth is being driven by demand, so SA needs stronger demand-side policies and charging support, not just production incentives. Homelessness & Stays: Cape Town earmarked nearly R100m to tackle homelessness and expand shelter capacity. Student Travel Costs: Parliament defended NSFAS accommodation caps as SRCs push for removal, a move that could affect where students can live and travel to campus. Connectivity for Travel: Starlink’s service launch in Seychelles highlights a push for more reliable internet for remote islands and tourism operators.
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