A record 9.2 million tourists visited SA last year and that number is increasing at a rapid rate. As long as you are cautious,as in any country, you will be VERY safe. Don't fall for the negative publicity. It is beautiful and you will never regret it.
This question might be ignorant but how safe is it to travel to South Africa? It looks so beautiful and I want to go one day but I've heard scary things from friends who know people that have been there or lived there.
I wish I have friends in Cape Town. If you are a female, Muslim Cape Malay age around 50-65 yrs old, please befriend me. I wish to go to Cape Town soon.