South Africa experienced a surge in tourist arrivals from the rest of the African continent, with 1.8 million visitors recorded between January and March 2024, comprising a remarkable 74.5% of all arrivals, according to the latest monthly statistical release from Statistics South Africa (StatsSA).
The report, focusing on foreign tourists who entered the country in March 2024, sheds light on the influx of travellers from various regions and countries. It outlines details such as mode of travel, purpose of visit, and demographic distribution.
Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke highlighted key findings, revealing that a total of 2,710,991 travellers passed through South African ports in March 2024. Of these, 776,848 were South African residents, while…