If you are a tourist in South Africa, ensure that your visit is special and safe by paying attention to the following suggestions based on international guidelines – for your assistance. As always, personal safety is a matter of shared responsibility between authorities and the individual visitor.
At the airport
Make sure your bags and luggage have locks and name tags.
Do not allow people to tamper with your bags.
When seeking directions, proceed to marked information counters only.
At the hotel, guesthouse or other accommodation
Store valuables in the safety deposit box.
Report any suspicious, unattended luggage or parcels to the personnel at reception.
Never leave your luggage unattended unless it is locked away in your room.
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On the street
Avoid an ostentatious display of expensive jewellery, cameras, mobile phones and other valuables.
Keep your handbag with you, keep it closed or zipped, and do not leave it unattended.
Keep your mobile phone with you and do not leave it unattended.
In your vehicle
Plan your route in advance.
Keep the doors locked and wind the windows up at all times.
Do not leave your mobile phone or other valuables where they are visible from outside the vehicle.
If you are in need of assistance, the South African Police Service emergency number is 10111 and the South African Tourism helpline number is 0831236789
Enjoy your time in South Africa!
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