South Africa's tourism sector continues to demonstrate resilience and sustained growth. The country recorded 8,23,365 international tourists in June 2026, an increase of 9.8% compared with June 2025. Arrivals from Africa increased by 12.1% year-on-year. Between January and June 2026, South Africa welcomed 55,84,473 international tourists, representing a 12.3% increase compared to the...

In a focused conversation with Travel Trends Today (T3), South Africa’s Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille outlined the roadmap to boost arrivals from India, signalling that visa reforms, direct air connectivity, and deeper penetration into secondary Indian cities will shape the next phase of South Africa’s India strategy.

An interim leadership structure will be put in place to maintain continuity until a new board is appointed. The minister emphasised that critical projects—including collaborations with the Tourism Business Council of South Africa and preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit—will proceed without disruption.