African tourists cancelling trip as xenophobia shadows South Africa's appeal

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

South Africa has recorded record tourist arrivals over the past two months, with more than one million visitors arriving by air each month.

Key facts

  • South Africa has recorded record tourist arrivals over the past two months, with more than one million visitors arriving by air each month.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:22:11 UTC.

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