Pretoria is ranked among one of the most dangerous cities in the world. As someone who's grown up there, I've grown up knowing to keep my belongings in sight at all times as well as other "simple" things like keeping my phone in my zipped bag instead of in my pocket etc. I've been privileged that I grew up in the safer parts of the city, so the worst that has happened to me is my phone getting stolen, but its important to know where not to go and where not to go at night, or alone etc. If you...

Pretoria city center is no good. Avoid. But the rest is pretty safe. Watch out for petty crime (theft of phone, wallet). Night driving on freeways on outskirts of Pretoria can be dangerous. Generally a safe place to live.

Please don't walk around anywhere after dark. Even if there's a lot of people around you. Ask a restaurant personal to walk you to your car. Make sure the Uber driver is who he says he is and that you are in the correct car.

Pretoria generally offers a moderate level of safety for tourists, but caution is advised. Petty crime like pickpocketing and bag snatching is common, especially in crowded areas. Violent crime rates are higher in certain areas, so it's crucial to be aware of your surroundings, avoid isolated areas, especially at night, and use reputable transportation. As a resident here, I haven't experienced any issues over the past year.