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Safety has become an important issue throughout the world. The Tourism Safety Task Group of South Africa has compiled the following tips for tourists who come to the country:
At a hotel:
- Never leave your luggage unattended
- Store valuables in the hotel’s safety deposit box
- Keep your room locked, whether you’re in it or not
- If someone knocks, check who it is before opening the door
- Leave your keys at the reception desk when leaving the hotel
In the street:
- Avoid ostentatious displays of expensive jewelry, cameras and other valuables
- It’s definitely not advisable to carry large sums of money around
- At night, steer clear of dark, isolated areas
- It’s better to explore in groups and to stick to well-lit, busy streets
- Plan your route beforehand
- A policeman or traffic officer will be glad to direct you if you get lost
- If you want to call a taxi, your hotel or the nearest tourism information office can recommend a reliable service
In a car:
- Plan your route in advance
- Keep the car doors locked at all times and wind the windows up
- Lock valuable items in the boot (trunk)
- At night, park in well-lit areas
- Never pick up strangers
- If in doubt about the safety of an area, phone a police station for advice
In general we advise people to carry a reliable map with them at all times and to keep a certified copy of passports and other important documentation such as flight tickets in a safe place such as a bank or hotel's safety deposit box.
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