AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGhana Repatriation: The first 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa landed in Accra after xenophobic tensions, with Foreign Minister Samuel Ablakwa confirming more flights next week. Border Crackdown: South African border authorities seized about 713kg of methaqualone (ABBA) at Beitbridge, worth nearly R1bn, arresting three suspects. Tourism Growth: Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says April 2026 brought 989,329 international arrivals—up 19.5% year-on-year—helped by new demand from markets like Singapore and Brazil. Biodiversity Under Fire: WWF South Africa criticised the draft national biodiversity targets as not ambitious enough, arguing they miss the 30x30 goal. World Cup Build-up: President Ramaphosa backed Bafana Bafana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the final 26-man squad was announced by coach Hugo Broos. Local Travel & Culture: The Africa Day Festival returns to Witfontein Nature Reserve (George) this weekend with “Reggae on the River,” plus camping and passes.
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