This sector is outperforming others, however, these jobs need to be protected. The South African government could use drones, cameras and trackers to monitor tourist hot-spots and protect visitors from crime, said Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane. “Drones are a very important tool for the tourism industry in Africa,” she said. In addition, Kubayi-Ngubane said the government was also piloting a safety app, offering tourists location safety and security information.
The South African government could use drones, cameras and trackers to monitor tourist hot-spots and protect visitors from crime, said Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane. “Drones are a very important tool for the tourism industry in Africa,” she said. In addition, Kubayi-Ngubane said the government was also piloting a safety app, offering tourists location safety and security information.