Stay safe when you get there

You've got your match ticket, you've booked your flights, you've followed our Top Tips for planning, so now read our advice for when you get there....

1. think about what you are doing at all times and trust your instincts - don't take risks that you wouldn't at home
2. don't openly display valuables such as mobile phones or cameras and consider using a padlock on suitcases or backpacks
3. do not change large sums of money in busy public areas
4. be extra vigilant at airports and transport hubs. Remember - you'll be most vulnerable when you first arrive
5. always look behind you before opening your hotel room
6.do not hitch hike or accept lifts from strangers - also don't pick up strangers.
7. don't tell strangers where you are staying or give out too many details about your travel plans
8. if you are visiting a township, consult a reliable tour guide first
9. you should be extra cautious when out after dark. Streets, even in urban areas, are not brightly lit at night
10. avoid isolated beaches and picnic spots across South Africa
11.travel in groups - walking alone anywhere, especially in remote areas is not advised, if something does happen, do not offer any resistance

source; http://www.fco.gov.uk