South Africa’s tourist arrival surges 17% in July despite xenophobia attacks

BusinessDay | 27-08-2026 10:16am |

South Africa recorded a 17.3% month-on-month increase in foreign tourist arrivals in July, totaling over 1.27 million, despite recent xenophobic attacks. The data, released by Statistics South Africa, indicates resilience in the tourism sector. The attacks had raised concerns about potential negative impacts on travel.

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