AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGolden Gate Highlands Zipline: SANParks has launched seven new ziplines at Golden Gate Highlands National Park, an about-one-hour, R650-per-person adventure (ages 6+) with a longest 650m cable—built to draw more visitors and boost park revenue. Cape Town Heritage Input: Cape Town is inviting residents and organisations to comment on a draft heritage strategy that links heritage to social cohesion, economic opportunities and spatial planning. Durban Attractions: uShaka Marine World’s aquarium in Durban continues to pull visitors, with fresh pics highlighting the shipwreck-themed exhibits. Travel Perks for Mzansi: Mastercard expanded Priceless.com into “Priceless Africa,” offering curated travel experiences and cardholder benefits across nine African markets including South Africa. Aviation Code Update: Nigeria’s Federal Government has asked IATA to review Osubi Airport’s IATA code QRW to better match the airport’s official name and location. Safety & Living Costs: Melkbosstrand is flagged as South Africa’s safest coastal suburb, but property prices start around R1.3m for a 2-bedroom flat. Border Pressure: South Africa intercepted 4,229 undocumented foreign nationals between April and July, while repatriations climbed to 89,936 by Aug 7. Student Housing Fight (Durban): A petition urges eThekwini to halt approvals for new student accommodation, calling conversions “low-cost housing” and demanding enforcement on non-compliant sites.
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