Try To Avoid Talking About Politics

There are a few things you can take to make your trip to South Africa as safe as possible. Oyster cautions against discussing politics because many people are enthusiastic about the subject.

Locals have differing perspectives on well-known figures such as Nelson Mandela. Bringing up politics can lead to awkward situations at best and fights at worst. When conversing with locals, it's best to stick to safer, more neutral themes. On that topic, South Africans are notoriously sociable, so you'll almost certainly strike up a discussion with one!