Opinions are split over whether the Kruger National Park’s Numbi Gate should be closed following a spate of criminal incidents on the road leading to the entrance, including the fatal shooting of a German tourist at the start of October.
In our latest poll, 45% of respondents said the popular entry point should remain open, while 40% believe that the gate should be closed. 15% of respondents were undecided.
Fundraising is under way for more improved surveillance and immediate reaction on the Numbi Gate road as part of a raft of additional measures to be implemented to ensure the safety of tourists.
SARS online declaration – help or hindrance?
From November 1, SARS will be piloting a new, online customs declaration system at King Shaka International Airport in Durban. The system forms part of a broader South African Traveller Management System aimed to make customs procedures more efficient, and will be rolled out to all South African ports of entry in April 2023. Will the system be a help or hindrance to the flow of travel into and out of South Africa?
This week’s poll question is:
