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South Africa Travel Guide

Pretoria Capital
ZAR Currency
Afrikaans Language
+27 Calling Code
Left Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa Required For Some Nationalities; Check Before Travel.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Overcharging taxis
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 10111
Response Speed Medium
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Ride-sharing Apps Uber, Bolt
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay,snapscan
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10-15% Customary In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40 Tourist: $100 Family: $250

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Vary By Region; Some Conservative Areas Frown Upon It.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict Laws On Public Consumption.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsRace

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hallo
Hah-loh
Goodbye
Totsiens
Tot-see-ens
Please
Asseblief
Ah-seh-bleef
Thank you
Dankie
Dahn-kee
Sorry
Jammer
Yah-mer
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Praat jy Engels?
Praat yay Eng-els?
I don’t understand
Ek verstaan nie
Ek fer-staan nee
Can you speak slowly, please?
Kan jy stadig praat, asseblief?
Kan yay stah-dig praat, ah-seh-bleef?
Can you help me, please?
Kan jy my help, asseblief?
Kan yay my help, ah-seh-bleef?
What does this mean?
Wat beteken dit?
Wat beh-teken dit?

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Common Responses

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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