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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
With South Africa launching its new AI-powered Electronic Travel Authorisation system, the country is joining a global movement towards digital border management.
TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Inside SA’s new AI border system: Shorter queues, smart gates and big questions

As South Africa and the world roll out automated AI checkpoints to fight visa fraud, travellers are left balancing seamless journeys against growing data privacy fears.

  • Lutho Pasiya
5 min read