Johan Fourie | What 'dark tourism', weddings and the SA economy have in common
From 'dark tourism' to attracting wedding parties and LGBT travellers, South Africa offers so much potential, Walking around Stellenbosch, it is not too difficult to spot the tourists. Sometimes it's even possible to identify their nationality based on their choice of shoes .
But for all the irritation as they ask for directions or advice on the best wine farms, it is important to realise that these tourists are a lifeline for our economy. Many of us did not even realise that our jobs depended on tourists until Covid-19 arrived and the tourists disappeared.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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