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Telephones |
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To make an international call from South Africa, dial the country’s international dialling code following by the area code ( minus the first zero) and the subscriber’s number. |
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Security |
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Despite an appreciable decrease in crime in the large cities, sensible precautions should be taken. Don’t walk alone in desert areas or at night, and don’t carry more cash than you need |
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Emergencies |
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In case of emergency, dial 10111 for the Police Flying Squad and 10177 for an ambulance. |
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Shopping |
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Gold and diamond jewelry, art and craft, leather goods are recommended. Shops are generally open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm. In the main shopping centres, shops usually close at 9pm Mon-Sun. |
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VAT (Value Added Tax) |
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Included in the quoted price of most goods and services, VAT currently sets at 14%. Foreign visitors, when the total value of the purchased goods exceeds R250, may claim back VAT at the VAT Refund Offices, |
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Sport |
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Open spaces and a fine and sunny climate make South Africa an ideal sporting country, which offers a wide variety of sports, such as rugby, golf, cricket, soccer, surfing, kite- surfing and wind- surfing, |
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