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Tourism recovery: South Africa welcomes over one million more international visitors in 2025

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November 04, 2025

THE Department of Tourism said that there has been an increase of over one million visitors to South Africa from the period of January 2025 to September 2025.

- YOGASHEN PILLAY

Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said these figures confirm that tourism has not only recovered but is once again driving economic growth. Tourism associations have welcomed the news.

The Department said that from January to September 2025, South Africa welcomed 7 634 261 international tourists, an increase of 1 108 222 visitors compared to the same period last year. “From January to September 2025, South Africa welcomed 7 634 261 international tourists, an impressive increase of 1 108 222 visitors compared to the same period last year”

De Lille added that Tourism is proving itself a catalyst of economic growth and development. “The industry is creating jobs, stimulating investment, and revitalising local economies.”

The Department added that building on the positive trend reported in August, September alone recorded 846 367 visitors, an increase of 26.9% compared to September 2024.

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