CAPE TOWN Cheap Niklas Hjalmarsson Jersey , Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- The total number of tourists visiting South Africa fell around 6.8 percent in 2015, compared with the previous year, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Wednesday.
That works out to a loss of about 650, 000 tourists, according to Stats SA.
Stringent immigration and visa regulations were blamed for the decline, said Stats SA.
Under the revised regulations implemented in mid-2014 Cheap Luke Schenn Jersey , tourists to South Africa have to apply in person for visas so that "biometric data can be reliably collected".
On June 1, another new rule took effect, requiring children crossing the borders to be with their birth certificates.
Under mounting pressure from the tourism industry, the South African government has begun to implement concessions on the new visa regulations. These concessions include the introduction of an Accredited Tourism Company Programme for China, India and Russia with a possible extension to other visa requiring countries, the implementation of biometrics collection Cheap Shane Doan Jersey , starting with a pilot project at the country's three main airports, and the establishment of more visa facilitation centres in China, India, Zimbabwe and other countries.
These measures have helped tourism pick up, particularly during the festive season.
According to Stats SA, the number of foreign visitors rose by 5.4 percent in December 2015 Cheap Mike Smith Jersey , compared to the same period in 2014.
In December 2015, there were more than 1. 5 million foreign arrivals to South Africa. The arrivals were made up of 105, 062 non-visitors and 1, 442, 838 visitors.
The tourism sector accounts for roughly eight percent of South Africa's Gross Domestic Product.
As immigration rules become more progressive, there is a chance that that number could grow which is good news for much-needed economic growth and job creation Cheap Radim Vrbata Jersey , industrial sources said.
MIAMI, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Miami Heat outplayed four-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 95-88 at the NBA Finals Game 7 on Thursday, bagging the their second straight NBA title by beating the elite team 4-3 after a tough series.
Miami harvested the third NBA title in last 8 years. The defending champion survived a tough Game 6, in which they trailed by 5 with 28 seconds left, to accomplish an epic comeback show with a Game 7 win.
"This was the toughest series we've ever been in," said Heat coach Eric Spoelstra.
"Our hats go off to the San Antonio Spurs Cheap Clayton Keller Jersey , a class organization, a championship organization."
LeBron James had 37 points and 12 rebounds for the Heat. He made a key jump shot with 27 seconds to go in the four quarter, sealing the victory for the host team. The 28-year-old super star finished with regular season MVP, Finals MVP and the championships for a second straight season.
"He's the best-conditioned athlete in this game," said Spoelstra about James. "He takes pride and puts in so much time into it."
Dwyane Wade, who was enjoying his third NBA title by replacing his first name with "Three" after the game Cheap Arizona Coyotes Hats , also had a big night. He scored a team-second 23 points, and made the last one point to end the perfect season for the Heat.
"This is sweet," said Wade.
"This is the sweetest by far because of everything we've been through, everything I've been through individually and to get here to this moment."
Shane Battier knocked down his postseason career-high six three-point field goals and scored 18 points. Mario Chalmers contributed 14 points.
The Spurs fell down at the shortest distance towards the trophy, 37-year-old Tim Duncan and 35-year-old Manu Ginobili led the team under huge pressure. Duncan finished his 25th double-double show in his 29 Finals games with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Ginobili had 18, and Kawhi Leonard took home 19 points and 16 rebounds.
"I made some bad decisions, missed some shots. I don't know what to say."
Spurs GDP missed their chance for the fifth NBA title, and it was their first defeat in their five NBA Finals appearances.
Actually the Spurs had a good start, taking advantage with an 11-4 run to open the game. James and his Heats found the rhythm afterwards, ending the first quarter 18-16 after an 8-0 run.
Neither team was able to take full control of the game in the second quarter. The host team led 46-44 thanks to Wade's jump shot just before the half time whistle.
The Heat began to lead the game after a tough third quarter. Battier made another three-pointer at the beginning of the fourth quarter to extend the lead to four points, before he improved it to as many as six with 3:19 minutes left.
Leonard put in a three pointer to cut the deficit to two with two minutes to go Cheap Arizona Coyotes Shirts , only to see James finish his big jump shot to seal the victory.
"I couldn't love my guys more," said Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
"What they accomplished this year is something nobody would have ever expected, and I couldn't be more proud of them."
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