AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMTN Bushfire Festival: The 2026 MTN Bushfire Festival wrapped up at House on Fire in Malkerns, drawing thousands with music, culture and community energy, including standout sets from Uncle Waffles and Moonchild Sanelly. Tourism Policy: Justice ministers across SADC met in Victoria Falls with the proposed SADC Tourism UNIVISA on top of the agenda, aiming for a unified visa for transit and tourism stays to boost regional travel. Border & Travel Rules: From June 1, South Africa’s Traveller Management System requires travellers in foreign-registered vehicles (including Eswatini) to declare vehicle and goods details online or at the border to get a Temporary Import Permit and avoid delays. Visa Ease for Visitors: The UAE and Eswatini signed a mutual visa exemption MoU to make travel smoother for citizens and support people-to-people links and business travel. Festival Economy Push: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini challenged MTN Bushfire to double its economic impact by 2027, with organisers saying the goal is ambitious but achievable. Regional Security & Mobility: South Africa also unveiled new border controls targeting foreign-registered vehicles, while Eswatini’s ERS urged travellers to declare in advance for smoother crossings.
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