I can't say about South Africa, but I've toured in some very hot places (the Aus outback, India, Mexico) and I always wore full riding gear. You can get some pretty nice textile stuff that breathes well, gives you some rain protection, and has armour to protect your knees, elbows, etc.
As others wrote, riding gear doesn't just protect you in a crash: if it's quality stuff it'll protect you from the elements, and help prevent a crash in the first place.
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Bruce Clarke - 2020 Yamaha XV250
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