Is South Africa safe?

Travel to South Africa for work nearly 10 times. Although they are all short-term work trips, I also come into contact with some China people who work there through my work. According to my contact with them and my own feelings, South Africa has different security levels according to different regions. As a tourist, as long as you follow your duty as a tourist, don't show off your wealth too much and don't act alone at night, South Africa's tourism is safe.

Generally, travelers to South Africa will mainly go to Johannesburg and Cape Town, so let's briefly introduce the security situation in these two cities.

1. Johannesburg-the tourist area is safe, but there will be unsafe factors in the urban area;

For most China tourists, Johannesburg is a must-see city in South Africa, because it is an important "entrance" to South Africa. Because it is the international airport of South Africa, it can't be bypassed. There are not only beautiful Weizi Avenue, but also Pretoria, the administrative capital, and Sun City, the largest entertainment venue in the southern hemisphere.

In holiday tourist areas such as Sun City, the safety factor is very high. All the people who go in are tourists, and they all go for the purpose of tourism. You can go there with confidence.

Attention should be paid to urban areas. According to the Chinese living in Johannesburg, this city, like other places, is a hardworking group, so it is also a representative of wealth. As long as you pay close attention to the Chinese restaurants mentioned along the way, you will find that there are several thick and big chains at the gates of these restaurants. Because there was a time when Chinese shops were looted at night. So as a passenger, it is best not to go out alone at night. When you have to go out, you must take some cash with you in case of danger.

2. Cape Town-a holiday paradise for westerners, where you can play safely.

Cape Town is another holiday resort in South Africa and a holiday paradise for westerners. Compared with other places in South Africa, Cape Town is an "alternative" and more like a western society. Because there are many tourists and the atmosphere is different, the safety factor of the whole city here is the highest.

On the streets of Cape Town, you may be frightened by those black people in uniform with guns. But it's really just your psychological obstacle. I avoided them when I first went, but after asking for directions and other contacts, I found that they were actually very nice and willing to answer your questions.

I have tried to linger at night in commercial tourist areas such as Bar Street and Riverside Restaurant, and it is still very safe. When I took a taxi back to the hotel, the driver also talked and laughed with me in a friendly way. They are still relatively rare for yellow-skinned oriental tourists, so they will actively communicate with you.