According to statistics released by Statistics South Africa, international visitor numbers have experienced a notable surge in the first quarter of 2024. South Africa welcomed 2.4 million international visitors during this period, marking a remarkable 15.4% increase compared to the same quarter in the previous year. Visitors from African nations made up a substantial 74.5% of the total international arrivals. Ghana stands out with a remarkable 249.4% increase in its citizens visiting South Africa. This surge is attributed to the implementation of a visa waiver program in November 2023, which allows Ghanaian and South African citizens to travel freely between the two countries for up to 90 days, fostering enhanced business and leisure ties.