Travellers from many Western nations, including the US and UK, don't need visas for short visits to SA. Tourists from India and China, which are part of the Brics group, require authorisation before they travel, which is a deterrent.
The department of home affairs will implement a so-called trusted tour operators system from January, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said.
The tour operators, which will be vetted by authorities, will be responsible for the tour groups from the two countries.
This story is from the October 25, 2024 edition of The Citizen.
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