AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCar Culture & Safety: South Africa’s National Consumer Commission issued a recall for 2,275 Ford Ranger double cabs over a side curtain airbag fault, with some vehicles exported to Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini—owners are urged to contact dealerships for free inspection. Royal Health Buzz: A recent video of King Mswati III at a ceremony has sparked online concern after he appeared noticeably thinner, with no official palace health update yet. Trade Fair Hits a Creative High: The 58th EITF opened with big music energy from SA stars Simmy and Mduduzi Ncube, while the King called for urgent expansion as exhibitor numbers outgrow Mavuso. Green Moves at EITF: Instead of “win a car,” visitors can win electric scooters and eco-tourism prizes tied to the Mlawula Campfire Festival. Music Spotlight: Eswatini artist Sancheziey’s “Siyabonga Gogo Remix” keeps climbing, crossing 205,000 YouTube views. Culture Weekend: Umhlanga Reed Dance continues, with maidens cutting reeds at Ludzidzini ahead of King Mswati III’s expected main-day attendance on 31 August. Sports & Youth: Eswatini’s cricket captain Mbali Dlamini heads to an ICC female coaches programme, while COSSASA Games build in Bulawayo with young athletes arriving for athletics, football, netball and volleyball.
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