Foreign travel advice

South Africa

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51 June 2023
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regular protest marches, demonstrations, and periodic incidents of public disorder across South Africa, which can become violent. See Protests and demonstrations

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South Africa has a high rate of crime including petty theft, carjacking, house robberies, rape and murder. The risk of violent crime to visitors travelling to the advicemain tourist destinations is generally low, but all visitors should remain vigilant. Most violent crimes tend to occur in thistownships, guidecentral asbusiness welldistricts (particularly after dark) and isolated areas. However, armed robberies and violent crime have taken place in other places, including popular tourist spots such as supportTable forMountain Britishand nationalsthe abroadsurrounding area of Numbi gate, outside Kruger National Park. Crime can also take place in and around shopping malls and transport hubs, including airports. See Crime whichand includes:Airports sections.

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