South Africa Hits Record International Arrivals in 2025, Driving Investment, Jobs & Growth: Minister

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South Africa Hits Record International Arrivals in 2025, Driving Investment, Jobs & Growth: Minister

The country saw 10.48 million international arrivals last year, up 17.6% from 2024, South Africa's Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille noted.

South Africa also earned the "Best Destination: Africa 2025" award last year, affirming its global tourism competitiveness, the minister stressed.

"Tourism currently sustains 1.8 million direct and indirect jobs, with one job created for approximately every 13 international arrivals," she added.

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