The crime situation in South Africa has been of some concern to travelers to South Africa and although crime is a reality in South Africa, in the tourist areas, security is generally pretty good.
It is like any big city, provided that certain precautions are taken and one is sensible, there is no need for more than a healthy concern.
- Keep wallets, passports or other valuable items out of sight.
- Don't flaunt expensive cameras or high tech equipment while sight seeing in certain areas.
- Don't walk around at night in dark deserted areas.