AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCPUT Campus Stand-Off: Cape Peninsula University of Technology students on the Bellville campus are refusing to leave residences despite an evacuation order and a 4pm deadline, as protests over the 2027 financial recovery plan and accommodation costs turn tense after violence and a building fire. Ebola Update: Congo’s rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has passed 5,000 confirmed cases, with thousands of deaths reported and health officials warning it could become one of the biggest outbreaks of its kind. Travel & Visas: South Africa’s Lagos consulate says Nigerians are still getting visas for tourism and other legitimate travel, and points to the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to speed up entry. Tourism Picks: South Africa’s unusual attractions list highlights places like the Owl House in Nieu-Bethesda and the Vredefort Dome for travellers chasing off-the-beaten-path experiences. Cross-Border Payments: Standard Bank and UnionPay expanded e-commerce acceptance across nine African markets, making it easier for merchants to serve cross-border shoppers and travellers. Road Funding Pressure: Mpumalanga says it needs R38 billion to repair roads, with concerns that some work has been shifted to SANRAL without clear timing.
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