South Africa – The South African Missions in Ghana are extending a reassuring hand to potential travelers, urging Ghanaians to embrace the forthcoming visa-waiver agreement with confidence. Deputy South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Thando Dalmba, emphasized that the country is safe for travel, even though it has witnessed xenophobic incidents in the past.
Dalmba highlighted that the South African police are diligently working to prevent the re-occurrence of such events, assuring that the visa-waiver agreement will soon become a reality. He stressed the importance of taking precautionary measures when traveling to any country and advised potential travelers to do the same when visiting South Africa.
While acknowledging that criminals can take advantage of situations in any country, he encouraged Ghanaians to travel in groups for added safety. He noted that the visa-waiver agreement is part of the African Union’s broader agenda to facilitate travel across the continent, making it easier for Africans to explore different regions.
The waiver agreement is open to all Ghanaians with a valid passport that has at least six months until expiry, along with a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Despite past xenophobic incidents and the recent kidnapping of a Ghanaian pastor, Dalmba’s message is clear: South Africa is safe, and with the right precautions, travelers can experience the beauty of the country worry-free.
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