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PLAN YOUR TRIP<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

TRAVEL GUIDELINES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On The Move: City Travel Tips And Tricks<\/h3><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Popular transport apps include: Uber, Bolt, Cabify, inDriver, Lyft, Line Taxi, Orange Cabs, Yookoo Ride, andTaxi Live Africa.
An insider\u2019s guide:<\/strong>
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The currency in Cape Town is the South African rand: ZAR or simply R.
South Africa uses a unique type of plug and socket, Type M, which has three large round pins in a triangular pattern.
South Africa is ranked second for having Africa\u2019s fastest internet speeds, with Cape Town boasting\u202f reliable, fast WiFi. Check that your phone is compatible with GSM networks.
Major mobile network operators in South Africa include Vodacom, MTN, and Cell C.
South Africa has a total of 11 official languages: Afrikaans, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga and, last but not least, English.
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In case of emergencies call:
Country code is +27
Emergencies from Mobile: 112
Emergencies from Landline: 107
South African Police: 10111
Medical & Fire: 021 535 1100
Table Mountain NP Emergencies: 021 480 7700
Sea and Mountain Rescue: 021 948 9900
National Sea Rescue Institute: 087 094 9774
Baboon Monitors: 071 588 6540
Shark Spotters: 078 174 4244
Ambulance: 10177<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cape Town Culture<\/h3><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Fun Facts
South Africa is home to a multi-cultural melting pot of 55 million people of diverse origins, cultures, languages and religions.
Although English is widely spoken and is used for signage, South Africa celebrates diversity in language with a total of 11 official languages: Afrikaans, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga and, last but not least, English.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Visa Information<\/h3><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Most nationalities don\u2019t currently need a VISA to visit South Africa, however please check the list to see the most up-to-date requirements for your country.\u00a0<\/strong>For a list of exempted countries and more detailed information, please click\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong>.
Tourists and business people staying in South Africa for 90 or fewer days generally do not need visas. This waiver also applies to transiting U.S. citizens who do not exceed the 90-day limit.\u00a0
Should you require an Invitation Letter for your Visa application, kindly fill in your details\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Covid19 Requirements<\/h3><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Passengers travelling to South Africa are no longer required to present a COVID\u201119 vaccination certificate or perform PCR tests.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n