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Featured Listings
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Eagles Rock Mountain Retreat |
SELF- CATERING, with the option of B&BThe King Family welcomes you to Eagles’ Rock, our
>>Underberg, Kwazulu Natal
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Whalesong Lodge |
The Whalesong Lodge a small intimate guesthouse situated on top of the rugged coastal cliffs of De
>>Gansbaai, Western Cape
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Asgard Apartments |
Asgard Apartments offer magnificent views of the Mountains, stunning wine lands, as well as being
>>Somerset West, Western Cape
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A Stone's Throw B&B |
A Stone's Throw B&B
>>Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
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No 1 The Grange Camps Bay Luxury Apartments |
Luxury Holiday apartments and villas in Camps Bay
>>Camps Bay, Western Cape
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Cathy's Place B & B Self-catering |
"Home away from home "for the family , with a variety of units to choose. One five units ,
>>Umhlanga, Kwazulu Natal
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Cheerio Trout Fishing & Holiday Lodge |
Situated in the mountains, forests and streams of Magoebaskloof in the Cheerio Valley, home of the
>>Haenertsburg, Limpopo
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Tropicana Hotel |
Ideally situated on Durban’s Golden Mile overlooking the warm Indian Ocean, the Tropicana Hotel is
>>Durban, Kwazulu Natal
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Currency and Foreign Exchange
The South African currency is the Rand which is made
up of 100 cents.
Notes issued: R1O, R20, R50, R100, R200
Coins issued: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, Rl, R2, R5.
Foreign currency can be exchanged at commercial banks and at the various
Bureaux de Change.
Dialling Codes
International +27
All locally dialed numbers to areas within South Africa must be preceded
by the area code.
For national telephone enquiries, dial 1023 For international telephone
enquiries, dial 0903.
Driving
Drive on the left hand side of the road.
Electricity
220/230 volts, 50Hz, single phase
Fuel
Leaded and unleaded petrol and diesel are available at all petrol stations
throughout the country.
Hours of Trade
Shops:
Weekdays 08:30 to 1 7:00
Saturdays 08:30 to 13:00
Sundays 09:00 to 1 4:00 (selected stores)
Many supermarkets and major clothing stores are open on Saturday afternoons
and Sunday mornings and have late trading hours on Fridays. General stores
called cafes, which supply basic requisites open from as early as 06:00
and close as late as 23:00.
Banks:
Weekdays 09:00 to 15:30 Saturdays 08:30 to 1 1:00
Most banks have Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
which are open 24 hours a day for cash withdrawals and deposits.
Post Offices:
Weekdays 08:00 to 16:00 Saturdays 08:00 to 12:00
Stamps can be bought at many stationery shops and supermarkets. Private
companies offer many of the postal services supplied by the main post office
as well as courier and speed post services such as DHL, FedEx, UPS
1.7 Medical Facilities
Major hospitals have out-patients and casualty facilities for emergencies.
Visitors should arrange medical insurance before their arrival and are
responsible for their own medical needs. Doctors are listed under "Medical
Practitioners" in the telephone directory and Dentists
can be found under "Dentists".
Ambulance: 10177
Public Holidays
South Africa has 1 2 public holidays which apply to
commerce and industry alike. If a public holiday falls
on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a
public holiday. Below are the holidays in 2005.
Date Holiday
January 1 New Year's Day
March 21 Human Rights Day
March 25 Good Friday
March 28 Family Day
April 27 Freedom Day
May 1 (2) Worker's Day
June 16 Youth Day
August 9 National Women's Day
September 24 Heritage Day
December 16 Reconciliation Day
December 25 Christmas Day
December 26 Day of Goodwill
Safety
The following general safety tips.
Please observe precautions:
- Always lock your car and activate the alarm
- Do not leave items visible in the car
- Beware of pickpockets
- Do not walk around the city alone at night
- Lock your car doors while driving in the city
- Do not accept lifts from or give lifts to strangers
Cape Town's CBD has been "blanketed" with surveillance cameras
which together with the deployment of additional security personnel, has
dramatically reduced crime within the city.
Emergency Numbers
Police: 10111
Crimestop: 0800 11 12 13
General Emergency: 107 (note: this number
cannot be dialled from a mobile phone)
Standard Time
Two hours in advance of Greenwich Mean Time. One hour in advance of central
European winter time. Seven hours in advance of Eastern winter time USA.
The current time in South Africa is:
Tipping
It is customary to tip waiters, waitresses, wine stewards, taxi drivers,
porters and caddies. Depending on service, the amount should be around
10%. Petrol station attendants often anticipate a tip if they have gone
beyond just filling your tank.
Water
Tap water throughout the region is of a high standard, and is safe for
human consumption.
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Featured Listings
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Aurora Guest Units |
Our lovely self catering units are located in an upmarket area, ideal for daily visits to either
>>Durbanville, Western Cape
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Shark Cage Diving |
Come face to face with one of the most beautiful and misunderstood creatures under the guidance of
>>Gansbaai, Western Cape
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GRF-Tours can take you on a tour through the Western Cape in Sunny South Africa. |
VISIT CAPE TOWN in SUNNY SOUTH AFRICA , WITH ITS WIDE RANGE OF ANIMAL AND PLANT LIFE and ALSO GOOD
>>Somerset West, Western Cape
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Avoca River Cabins |
Avoca is a citrus farm. We have self-catering chalets and back packer huts. Breakfast and supper by
>>Addo, Eastern Cape
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BAYWATCH SELF CATERING |
A unique collection of Award Winning/3 & 4 Star Luxury Self-Catering Accommodation furnished
>>Paternoster, Western Cape
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Somerton Manor guest house **** |
Relax in Cape Dutch style elegance and enjoy the luxurious facilities: Jacuzzi, Sauna, Gymnasium,
>>Somerset West, Western Cape
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Around About Cars |
AroundAboutCars is a leading Cape Town Car Hire company. We offer car rentals throughout South
>>Cape Town, Western Cape
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Jill Estates |
Beach Road, Self-catering apartments, STRAND, Cape Town. Bachelor apartments up to 3 bedroom
>>Strand, Western Cape
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