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Tourism is a big industry for South Africa. It's especially irresistible to foreigners who will be getting more bang for their buck. However, there are multiple barriers for ordinary working class South Africans to actually enjoy their country. Seeing the iconic view from the top of Table Mountain or looking at marine life in awe in Durban are unreachable dreams for people in the lower income spectrum.

Travel and tourism is very expensive for South Africans and often unaffordable. It is also not very convenient. Every citizen should be able to fully enjoy the beauty their country has to offer and to explore all the wonders.

Cost of travel expensive
 
On average it costs just over R1000 per day when going on holiday. This includes accommodation, food, transport and activities. According to the 2011 census, the annual income of black people is around R60 000. This is about a sixth of white households. Coloured people earn twice the amount of black people. Since approximately 80% of the population is black, most South Africans are less likely to set aside money to travel.

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