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The Department of Tourism advises visitors to verify their routes on navigation apps, confirm ride-hailing vehicle details, and download safety platforms like the SECURA Traveller app before exploring.
TRAVELLER SAFETY

Tourism is booming, but is South Africa doing enough to keep visitors safe?

International arrivals are up 12%. The minister admits some places aren't safe. What is actually being done?

  • ZamaNdosi Cele
7 min read
Six Nigerians (in white) were extradited to the United States of America for their alleged involvement in romance scams targeting more than 100 US women. The process was facilitated by the Hawks and INTERPOL South Africa.
ROMANCE SCAMS

Inside the alleged R100m Black Axe laundering pipeline

The victims sent the money. What happened next reveals the sophisticated network behind the scam.

  • Gcwalisile Khanyile
5 min read
Extradited: Yesterday, the six men, allegedly part of an organised crime network, being led to the flight that will take them to the US, where they are wanted by the authorities in connection with charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
ROMANCE SCAMS

Love, lies and R100 million: Six alleged romance scammers extradited to the US

Afer five years, the men were finally extradited. This is how investigators say the alleged love scams worked and what victims should do.

  • Genevieve Serra
  • The National Team
8 min read