Tourist areas in South Africa are generally safe, but travelers should avoid inner cities, abandoned roads, and especially townships at night to prevent becoming targets for criminals.

“Tourist areas are some of the safest places in the country, and you'll find that most of the people you meet are kind, friendly, full of smiles and suggestions for fun things to do or local delicacies to try. If you're driving around in the suburbs late at night, you'll be fine. The inner city, olde”