fbpx
No Result
View All Result
Nomad Africa Magazine | Celebrating the world's richest continent
  • Home
  • Tourism Updates
  • For Subscribers
  • Destinations
  • Culture
  • More4U
    • Travel Tips
    • News Africa
    • Aviation
    • Special Features
    • Food+Wine
    • Showcase
    • Spotlight
    • Events
    • Tourism Data & Stats
    • Opinion
    • Survey/Polls
    • Watch
    • COVID19 Updates
  • Deals
    • Flights
    • Hotels
    • Tours
  • Shop
  • Login
SUBSCRIBE
Nomad Africa Magazine | Celebrating the world's richest continent
  • Home
  • Tourism Updates
  • For Subscribers
  • Destinations
  • Culture
  • More4U
    • Travel Tips
    • News Africa
    • Aviation
    • Special Features
    • Food+Wine
    • Showcase
    • Spotlight
    • Events
    • Tourism Data & Stats
    • Opinion
    • Survey/Polls
    • Watch
    • COVID19 Updates
  • Deals
    • Flights
    • Hotels
    • Tours
  • Shop
  • Login
SUBSCRIBE
No Result
View All Result
Nomad Africa Magazine | Celebrating the world's richest continent
No Result
View All Result

South Africa Can Significantly Increase Tourism Growth if Crime is Reduced

Martin Chemhere by Martin Chemhere
January 30, 2022
in Special Feature
Reading Time: 5 mins read
1 0
0
South Africa Can Significantly Increase Tourism Growth if Crime is Reduced

Couples drinking lemonade while refreshing in the pool

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

That South Africa has some of the highest crime rates in the world, was highlighted in last year August when the Quarter One Crime Statistics 2021 /2022 were released by South African Police Minister General Bheki Cele. This is therefore not good for the country’s travel and tourism since one doesn’t have to deeply analyze the statistics to be scared of destination South Africa; the all-around figures are telling in the categories that were represented in the Minister’s presentation.

For the tourism industry’s growth potential, this poses threats, since it scares away would-be tourists whether they are international or domestic. There is no doubt that South Africa is still very popular with both segments of tourists but at the same time, it shouldn’t be rocket science to imagine that significantly lowering the high crime rates would likely contribute to a higher growth rate of the tourism industry and therefore much-improved job opportunities.

Speaking at an exclusive interview with Nomad Africa at his Sandton offices in Johannesburg, John Akinribido the CEO of 2414 Media Group who also doubles as the Executive Publisher of Nomad Africa magazine says;

“South Africans generally have a huge appetite for travel. In this respect, the high crime statistics have the potential to keep would-be domestic travellers indoors while many interested in venturing into businesses including taverns, liquor outlets, night clubs, sporting activities, and other places of entertainment would be reluctant to do so. These places generally form the backbone of nightlife-based tourism yet they, unfortunately, form business operations that attract crime perpetrators or as the Police Minister said, are “causative factors of crime.” This unpleasant picture contributes to a good number of tourists shying away from generally going out for leisure or patronizing the above places. In other words, it takes away the shine off what could be a great value-add to South African tourism and the job creation market.”

The increase in most crime categories further add to the broader picture of scaring away potential local people from travelling to experience their own country in huge numbers. The crime trends may be contributing to a lot of people not going out, thus, reducing the foundation on which the local tourism industry could build on for growth.

Also Read:  Cape Town International Airport Wins Best in Africa – Again!

It is therefore imperative for efforts to be directed in this particular context to increase adequate crime prevention mechanisms, to mitigate the shock and fears that may arise from the industry’s underperformance as a result of low or stymied growth.

Equally the crime trends and figures properly define the impact of the level of fear in many would-be holidaymakers, or potential short-left enthusiasts, especially as the sub-categories of crimes such as contact crimes, sexual offenses, aggravated robberies, contact-related and property-related crimes have in this last reported statistics recorded a never seen before double-digit increases.

While the figures weren’t ordinarily catastrophic, the nation of South Africa should have a reason to worry, as domestic tourism, one of the country’s biggest revenue earners and employers, is being affected.

While it’s understood that there won’t be any attempts to sweep the high and scary figures under the carpet, there should be an urgency to instead bring to the fore a holistic picture of the damage being done to the local tourism industry. This is in perspective to the country’s ever ballooning unemployment rate, currently standing at 34.4% as reported in the second quarter of 2021 and said to be the highest since the start of the QLFS in 2008 (Stats SA – Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QFLS)

The figures breakdown call for urgency, with contact crimes such as murder, attempted murder, sexual offenses, and all categories of assault having registered a 60, 6% increase, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

In the three months of the Minister’s report, a 66, 2 % increase in the murder rate was recorded.

Between April 2021 to end of June 2021, 5 760 people were killed in South Africa, placing the number of people killed 2 294 more in comparison to the corresponding period in the previous year.

Also Read:  We’re Off to an Optimistic Start in 2022 - Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO TBCSA.

While for the period under review the reported statistic for the top 30 murder stations, Khayelitsha, Phillipi East, and Bityi in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape recorded decreases in murder figures, still the general perception is that the beautiful nation of South Africa still has to do more with crime prevention and precisely to boost its domestic travel and tourism industry that holds so much potential.

The picture is made gorier as the Minister described the volumes of murder as still “high”. While the murder rate was in the same year compared to what some reports have described as “literal warzones” elsewhere globally, like Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, and Afghanistan.

The causes of murder have been explained from a sample of 4 467 cases that a total of 2 531 people were murdered in public places like on the street, open fields, parking areas, and abandoned buildings, pointing to the reality that our safety is still very much at stake.

Two hundred and six (206) of the murders occurred at liquor trading outlets and are the fourth most likely place where someone is to be killed in South Africa. The liquor trading segment alone could be even more vibrant, as South Africans have proven their strong love for beer beverages and therefore helping to make further significant contributions to leisure and travel. If South Africans are more likely to lose their lives at these points, then it reduces the numbers of people that would partake in beer drinking and, therefore the prospects of the leisure industry would be negatively impacted.

Nomad Africa Summer
The crime trends may be contributing to a lot of people not going out, thus, reducing the foundation on which the local tourism industry could build on for growth.

As the Minister put it, overall, contact crimes increased by 60.6% compared to the same period last year, if a comparison was made to the period before the country went into lockdown Level 5, 4, and 3.

The top four causative factors of these murders are arguments, robberies, mob justice incidents, and gang-related killings.

Also Read:  Honeymoon In Seychelles: An Affair to Remember

According to the police chief, the 47.1% increase was recorded for sexual offenses when compared to the previous reporting period, placing this figure at 5.0% compared to the previous normal period of 2019/2020 year.

Again, all the above scares away locals from experiencing their leisure, more so when women view it as dangerous for them to be who they want to be, for instance, on their own, day or night.

Under the same reported period all assault categories increased to double-digits compared to the reporting period of 2020/2021, with 76 936 cases of common assault and assault GBH and of these over 15 thousand of the cases were domestic violence-related. The top three areas of occurrence of these assaults are at the home of the victim or perpetrator, public places, and liquor outlets.

Arguments are by far the leading causes of the assaults and again this huge statistic induces fear in people preventing them from being who they are more so when they seek entertainment through beer beverages that constitute a large part of the entertainment industry and therefore leisure.

Aggravated robberies such as carjacking increased by 92.2% compared to the previous corresponding period.

ADVERTISEMENT

There were 1 340 more residential robberies from April to June 2020, compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Compared to the 2019/2020 financial year, there are 132 more cases recorded.

In the words of the Police Minister, “…more work must be done to ensure the safety of all those who live within our boarders.”

“Again the image is not good looking into that in 2020/2021, South Africa was ranked among the most unsafe countries in the world, according to the global polling group, Gallup, contributing to citizens living in constant fear. The group said the country ranked the fifth most dangerous country out of the 144 countries covered,” John Akinribido concluded.

 

Tags: African TourismBusiness TourismDomestic TourismSouth African Department of TourismSouth African Tourism IndustryTourismTourism Africa
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Kudiakam Pan National Park: Experience True Remoteness and Absolute Isolation

Next Post

The Concept of Leadership in the Tourism Industry can Define the Future of Tourism on the Continent – Kwakye Donkor, CEO ATP

Martin Chemhere

Martin Chemhere

Martin is a South Africa-based Zimbabwe-born Journalist, Media Consultant, Arts Writer & Critic. Martin Chemhere has for more than 20 years worked in public relations and media, as well as written on arts, culture, entertainment, cultural tourism, and aviation and travel and tourism. Currently, he is a PR Manager and chief copy writer for CreativeMagic Group.

Related Posts

Indaba Nomad Africa
Special Feature

Africa’s Travel Indaba will have the Right Ingredients to Rebuild the Tourism Sector – Pinky Radebe

April 11, 2022
How to make smart savings on your business travel in a recession
Special Feature

Business Travel: Bouncing Back?

April 7, 2022
Here Is How To Keep Your Hotel Rodent-Free
Special Feature

Here Is How To Keep Your Hotel Rodent-Free

April 6, 2022
Next Post
The Concept of Leadership in the Tourism Industry can Define the Future of Tourism on the Continent – Kwakye Donkor, CEO ATP

The Concept of Leadership in the Tourism Industry can Define the Future of Tourism on the Continent - Kwakye Donkor, CEO ATP

Please login to join discussion
Amaryllis Hotels Amaryllis Hotels Amaryllis Hotels
ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recent Posts

  • TIME Hotels Announces Middle East Expansion Plans
  • 20 Unemployed Tourism Students as Tourism Ambassadors at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022
  • Tanzania: The Royal Tour
  • Farnek to Launch ‘Trendz’ Hotel Management Company at ATM
  • Art From Ghana Goes To Venice
Gallivant Plus Gallivant Plus Gallivant Plus
ADVERTISEMENT

Sign Up For Weekly Newsletter

Trending on NomadTV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2bhBUqVHDw&t=3s
GallivantPlus GallivantPlus GallivantPlus
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Nomad Africa on Instagram

Follow Nomad Africa

  • #Food #Eat .What
  • #Showcase! Valued for its natural elegance, the history of stone sculpture takes us as far back as to the oldest mobiliary of art. Check out how the Stone sculpture beckons the connoisseur as Zimbabwe’s tourism returns:  https://www.nomadafricamag.com/stone-sculpture-beckon-the-connoi

#Zimbabwe #Stone #Sculpture #African #Nation #Travelers #SubscribeToNomadAfricaMagazineNow
  • #TopDestinations #Discover #Travel. With stunning views across the African continent, The desire to travel and explore is still in human nature. Rediscover The Joy of travel with Shangri La’s 2022 travel bucket list: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/rediscover-the-joy-of-

How has travelling changed in the new world of Covid 19?
.
.
.
.

#NomadAfricaMagazine #How #When #Where #Africa #2022TravelList #Memories
  • #Culture #Significance. Located in The Mother City, you
  • #Culture. African rituals are diverse. This Bull-Jumping ancient ritual in Southwestern Ethiopia will shook you. It turns a boy into a man to prove he is ready to build a family of his own. Read more about it here: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/bull-jumping/

#SouthwesternEthiopia #Ethiopia #Travel #NomadAfricaMagazine #Beliefs
  • #FridayFeatures! As African elephants are threatened with extinction, a lot of work is being done by local and international wildlife conservationists to protect the giant mammal. Are they winning the battle? Read more to find out: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/african-forest-elephants
.
.
.
.
.

#Elephants #Extinction #GiantMammal #Travel #NomadAfricaMagazine #Tourism #Features #Africa #Celebrate #Continent #Magazine #Extinction #Protect #Stability #Unrest
  • Entrepreneurship includes the economic development of tourist areas to create new sustainable businesses while increasing the capacity and willingness of enterprises to develop. Read more about Tourism Entrepreneurs at the Heart of Stellenbosch’s Recovery Plan: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/tourism-entrepreneurs-at

#Tourism #Stellenbosch #Travel #NomadAfricaMagazine #Journey #Acknowledging #Visitors #Initiatives
  • #Norms #Culture!Being no stranger to cultural norms and preserving the roots of ancestors, is undeniable to the eSwatini nation, a culturally unshakable people. Read more: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/eswatini-a-country-thats

What are other African Cultures that still practice their roots today?
.
.
.
.
.
#Mantengalodge #Located #EzulwiniValley #ValleyofHeaven #Lodge #Nomadafricamagazine
  • #Features! It’s no secret that Island water sparkles in Africa, attracting leisure tourists from all over the world. Read more on the race of the Island Nations of Africa leading to travel and tourism recovery: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/the-island-nations-of
.
.
.
.
.
#Africa #Water #Travel #NomadAfricaMagazine #Tourism #Island #Nations #Reports #Pandemic #Seychelles #SuccessfulTourism #counterpart #Strengthen #Mauritius #Zimbabwe #Safaris #Landscapes #blueWaters #Countries #Ocean #Indian #Sector #Hotel #Enterprises #Tour #Clear #Storm #Multinational #CapeVerde
  • Did you know that most of the food that African cultures cook is produced from a farm? In the long run we might want to ask ourselves if small farms are the key to the future of food? : Read more to find out:https://www.nomadafricamag.com/are-small-farms-the-key-to
 
#Food #Farms #African #Cook #SmallFarms #BigFarms #Future #Quantity #nature
  • #Significance #Culture ,The truth behind African cultural sites is that, they do not shake our roots but they leave a mark and connect us from the past to the present, reminding us of where we come from and where we are going. Read more on the Top Eight Cultural Sites in Africa: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/top-eight-cultural-

What are other ways Africans can remind themselves on the origins of their roots?
.
.
.
.
.
.
 
#roots #Culture #Magazine #Travel #NomadAfricaMagazine #Beliefs #Tourism #features #Africa #Celebrate #Continent #Magazine
  • It is frequently asked that, can tourism in Africa be increased if crime is reduced? Do you agree with this view point? Well, read more to find out: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/south-africa-can
.
.
.
.
.
. 
#CrimeinAfrica #tourismIndustry #Growth #Potential #Tourists #Features #Potential #Tourism #Venturing #Crime #Categories #Travel #holidaymakers #Enthusiasts #Attempts #Digits #SouthAfrica #Threats
  • Known as the mother to Accra, Ghana is rated as one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Have you ever ask yourself if Accra is the greatest City In Africa? Well read more and find out: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/why-you-have-to
.
.
.
.
.
#Ghana #Travel #Destination #Tourism #Africa #Celebrate #Continent #Celebrations #Accra #Growing
  • African dance refers mainly to the numerous dance styles of Sub-Saharan Africa. One African dance that is celebrated by young women and unmarried girls is the Reed dance performed to celebrate a special occasion in eSwatini, Check it out: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/the-umhlanga/

What are other African dances, that are celebrated on special occasion on the different African cultures?

#Beliefs #Umhlanga #ReedDance #Preserved #YounGirls #CeremonialPlace #Maidens #Mswati #Celebrated #Significance #Norms #Ancient #Ritual #Preparation #Virgin #Kingdom #Dignitaries #Continents #Rehearsed #Spectacular #Moment #wholeYear #Outfits #SomhloloStadium #SophisticatedOutfits #Dance #Girls #Princesses #Symbol #Virginity
  • Lets Swing back into golfing getaways and check out 4 tips that will make your golfing holiday more affordable:https://www.nomadafricamag.com/swinging-back-into.../

What are other getaways holiday activities one can do?

#Holiday #Golf #Tips #Affordable #Activities
  • Discover Malawi: The Warm Heart Of Africa:https://www.nomadafricamag.com/malawi-the-warm-heart-of.../ 

What do love about the African Continent?

#malawi #africa #theheartofafrica #wilderness #lodge
  • Looking for a picture perfect romantic trip to Paris, that will make you say oh là là this month of love? well check out the 4 things that one should consider when he/she is on a romantic couples trip with their lover to Paris: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/4-things-that-will-make...

Think outside from the usual romantic actives that lovers usually do when they are out on a romantic trip, and consider other different activities that lovers can consider engaging on! Can you share them with us?
.
.
.
.
.
.
#RomanticWalk #CouplesTrip #Restrictions #Montmartre #RiverCruise #loversPicnic #CanalSaintMartin #RiverSeine #AirFrance #Studio28 #EnjoyParis #PicturePerfect #RomanticTrip #LoveIsInTheAir #Rooftops #BeautifulRivers #ViewsOfParis #BeautifulViews #StunningRestaurants #filmsAndClassics #Food #Drink #Lovers #LoveIsBeautiful #SoulMates #Flowers #AdventureInLove #Planning #Paris
  • We still bracing you with content that exudes love !It’s no secret that Paris is the romantic capital of the world, check out how you can celebrate love at these Hidden Romantic Hotspots In Paris: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/celebrate-love-at-these-hidden-romantic-hotspots

Any Romantic Hotspots that lovers can visit this month of love?
 
#love #Hills #Romantic #sunset #Paris #flowers

Tags

Africa African Cultural Sites African Tourism African Tribes Africa Travel Aviation Bucket list Business Tourism Business Travel Cape Town Covid-19 Covid19 Culture Energy eswatini Ethiopia Exclusive Exclusive Interview Existence Ghana Johannesburg Kenya Mauritius Morocco News Nigeria Rwanda South Africa swaziland Tanzania Top Destination Top Ten Tourism Tourism Africa Tourism Awards Tourism News Tourism Recovery Travel Travel News Travel Tech Travel Tips Travel Trends Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Thathomo Property Investments Thathomo Property Investments Thathomo Property Investments
ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT
  • The Project
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Partner with us
  • Invest In Nomad
  • Donate
  • Get In Touch
Call us: +27.[0]10.590.6264, +27.719.130.776, +27.610.817.489 Email: info@nomadafricamag.com.
Send all press releases to editor@nomadafricamag.com.

© 2015 - 2022 All Rights Reserved 2414 Publishing (Pty) Ltd. Designed & Developed by: CreativeMagic Group.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Tourism News
  • Features
  • Top Destinations
  • Beliefs & Existence
  • Spotlight
  • Showcase
  • Watch
  • COVID19 Updates
  • Subscribe
  • Login

© 2015 - 2022 All Rights Reserved 2414 Publishing (Pty) Ltd. Designed & Developed by: CreativeMagic Group.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Wait! Have You Signed Up For
Our Weekly Newsletter?

Sign up for Nomad Africa’s weekly newsletter and never miss out on
travel and tourism updates across the continent of Africa. Get industry insights,
travel tips and understand how the latest trends will affect your business.
Learn more about African culture and support tourism in Africa.

Also Read:  GallivantAfrica.com, a new aggregating platform for African tourism launched
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
en English
af Afrikaansar Arabicbg Bulgarianny Chichewazh-CN Chinese (Simplified)hr Croatiancs Czechda Danishnl Dutchen Englishtl Filipinofi Finnishfr Frenchde Germanel Greekha Hausahaw Hawaiianiw Hebrewhi Hindiig Igboid Indonesianga Irishit Italianja Japaneseko Koreanla Latinlt Lithuanianms Malaypl Polishpt Portuguesepa Punjabiru Russianst Sesothosn Shonasl Slovenianso Somalies Spanishsu Sudanesesw Swahilisv Swedishth Thaitr Turkishuk Ukrainianur Urduvi Vietnamesexh Xhosayo Yorubazu Zulu

Add New Playlist