VOICED: SOUTH AFRICA, Polokwane : The small mining town of Polokwane is rarely on the tourist trail

The video explores the local Soto ethnic community and the impact of tourism in Polokwane. French visitors, who won a radio competition, stayed in the area but found it less touristy compared to other South African cities. Despite Polokwane's investment in a new stadium, tourists prefer visiting the Kruger National Park. Local hotels hoped the World Cup would diversify their clientele, but the expected influx of tourists did not materialize, leaving the town to return to its quiet state after the games.

What were the expectations of the hotels in Polokwane regarding the World Cup?

What is the anticipated future of Polokwane after the World Cup events?