The South African Consulate General in Lagos has reassured Nigerian travellers, investors and tourism stakeholders that South Africa remains a safe and welcoming destination, following reports of cancelled or revised travel bookings linked to recent protests and alleged incidents involving foreign nationals in some parts of the country.
June 15, 2026
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…No Cancellation, No Revised Travel Bookings
By Vera Anyagafu
The South African Consulate General in Lagos has reassured Nigerian travellers, investors and tourism stakeholders that South Africa remains a safe and welcoming destination, following reports of cancelled or revised travel bookings linked to recent protests and alleged incidents involving foreign nationals in some parts of the country.
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