The US doesnât want its citizens travelling to SA â or most other countries in the world Business Insider SA facebook US Travel Advisories (Travel.State.Gov) More than 80% of all countries worldwide have been added to the US’ “do not travel” list. The most recent updates are related to the global Covid-19 pandemic and not security-related issues. US visitors were previously advised to “exercise increased caution” when travelling in South Africa. For the past few years, the US has listed violent crime and civil unrest as risk factors in South Africa. For more stories go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za.