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Zeerust score: 62/100 (Elevated) Updated September 27, 2026

Is Zeerust safe? South Africa travel risk

Is Zeerust safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026

Zeerust scores 62/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates South Africa Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 27 May 2025); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.

Zeerust scores 62/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and South Africa (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Zeerust: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km.

Driven by: crime and scams (92/100) and security (60/100).

A score of 62 is higher than the scores of 86% of the 241 countries we cover.

Consult the South Africa travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.

Local Geographic Profile

Charted at coordinates 25.5333° S, 26.0833° E in North West, Zeerust maintains a regional distance of 212.3 km E to Pretoria.

Region
North West
Coordinates
25.5333° S, 26.0833° E
Elevation
1213 m
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Population
9,093
Nearest city with evaluated safety score: Johannesburg (210.2 km ESE).

Emergency & Transport Infrastructure

Aviation Hub Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) 61.2 km WSW
Hospital Care Zeerust Hospital 2.1 km WSW
Police Station SAPS 0.8 km SSW

Surrounding Localities in South Africa

Natural Hazard Calendar & History

No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.

For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the South Africa travel advice & laws.

Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the South Africa entry requirements.

Nearby Destinations with Scored Guides

Mmabatho 10
57.2 km SW
Mahikeng 15
57.5 km SW
Gaborone 37
99.0 km N
Gabane 10
101.0 km NNW
Mmopone 10
109.5 km NNW
Metsemotlhaba 10
112.6 km NNW

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Sources: SimpleMaps, GeoNames, OSM contributors, OurAirports, Open-Meteo, GDACS, USGS · Data desk · Sources · Editorial Policy