AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAir Travel: Airlink says it will launch its first Cape Town–Mauritius flights later this year (twice weekly from 2 October), using new Embraer E195-E2 jets—aimed at holidaymakers looking to avoid Johannesburg. Wildlife & Safety: A Kruger National Park game drive went viral after an elephant pushed its trunk into a tourist vehicle, sending people scrambling and highlighting why staying calm and following guide instructions matters. Youth Day Logistics: South African schools will close on Monday, 15 June for a special school holiday ahead of Youth Day on 16 June, giving learners a four-day break before returning on 17 June. Sport Tourism: The 99th Comrades Marathon is underway, with Durban and KwaZulu-Natal expecting a major tourism boost as thousands of runners and spectators hit the “up run” route. Border & Travel Risk: Malawi says over 900 Malawians have been stranded at Mwanza after returning from South Africa, with transport assistance delayed. Corruption at Borders: Eswatini police report arrests of an immigration officer and two South African counterparts after an alleged E100 bribe linked to unlawful passport stamping at Ngwenya Border Post. Rugby in the Bay: Rassie Erasmus calls Gqeberha the “ground zero” for the Springboks’ season opener, with preparations starting in Johannesburg before the weekend match.
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