South Africa - any info on unrest

[Iron Chef]

Just wonder peoples thoughts on South Africa with the current unrest relating to land seizures. I am aiming at solo ride around there later in year but my family are not happy about my plans. I think maybe overreacting a little to the media in recent days that paints a bad picture on local news.

[mark manley]

The only reference to problems in South Africa that I can find are related to protests in Pretoria over foreign migrant workers, usually other Africans. It would appear the rest of the country is no more or less safe than it ever was, caution about where you stop or walk at night is needed there and it always has been but that should not stop you going.

[lightcycle]

If you Google "Farm attacks South Africa" you'll see what he's talking about.

We spent over three months riding all over South Africa.

If you're not a farmer you won't have anything to worry about.

Stay out of the big cities and the crime rate plummets dramatically.

[maria41]

I am flying there in 2 months.


My friends in Cape Town have not mentioned anything to me about this, so I think it is as safe as ever. I will see when I get there I suppose.


We will ride around the west coast before making our way to Namibia (and beyond).

[richardnmatchett]

Please come and enjoy our country. It’s safe, cheap and beautiful.


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[Warin]

Identifying yourself as being a foreigner usually gets you a lot of understanding that you don't know the local customs, and that you are not part of any local group.
I'd be more worried about the lack of water in Cape Town.

[Iron Chef]

Many thanks to everyone for the replies, I shall proceed as planned.

[Nightwind]

If you want to, you can share your route with me directly (via email).
I am living in South Africa and do many solo rides here. As one of the previous persons replied, there are places that you need to shy away from.
I can help you with 1st hand information on the areas that you should stay away from (not that there are a lot).
Unrests are normally monitored by our Police force and you will be blocked from driving through the areas.

We have a beautiful country. Please enjoy it. If you want you can stay over at my place when coming in my area for free.

Contact me at jsteyn@unisa.ac.za.
Jan

[Iron Chef]

Originally Posted by Nightwind

If you want to, you can share your route with me directly (via email).
I am living in South Africa and do many solo rides here. As one of the previous persons replied, there are places that you need to shy away from.
I can help you with 1st hand information on the areas that you should stay away from (not that there are a lot).
Unrests are normally monitored by our Police force and you will be blocked from driving through the areas.

We have a beautiful country. Please enjoy it. If you want you can stay over at my place when coming in my area for free.

Contact me at jsteyn@unisa.ac.za.
Jan

Thanks Jan I will contact you shortly

[ta-rider]

We returned one month ago and can only say it was such a nice trip with soooo many people and amazing pictures: Individual journey with the car through South Africa to Kruger Park