AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGeorge Airport Expansion: Airports Company SA is set to expand George Airport (R310m) to double capacity from 1m to 2m passengers a year, aiming to unlock more tourism and business growth along the Garden Route. Cape Town Transport Upgrade: Repairs to the Strand Street pedestrian bridge are finished ahead of schedule, reopening a key safe crossing between Cape Town Station and the Golden Arrow bus station. Travel Safety & Policy: Sanral’s High School Scholarship Programme is backing future learners for 2027, covering fees, transport, uniforms and extra maths/science tuition—plus wellness support. Green Energy & Land Tensions: Lithium prospecting licences now cover about 73,000 hectares across 117 farms, with farmers raising concerns about jobs and farmland as open-pit mining expands. Tourism Inspiration: A new film adaptation of The Odyssey shot near Essaouira is boosting interest in the Moroccan coastal city, with major hotel operators pointing to renewed travel demand. Wildlife Rescue: Blue, a ragged-tooth shark, marks eight years since an illegal shipment was stopped at Cape Town International Airport and the animal was returned to care. Wellness Travel: A growing wave of African wellness retreats and festivals is drawing global attention for knowledge-led, tradition-rooted experiences.
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