Official languages are Zulu, Afrikaans and English.

There is plenty of public transport to be found in South Africa from buses taxis and car hire etc

The electricity supply is 220/230V 50Hz

Municipal tap water is safe to drink.

The law prohibits smoking in most public spaces, including airports and railway stations. Most restaurants have designated smoking and non-smoking areas.

Common sense as usual when it comes to safety, avoid travelling alone at night, be careful when changing large amounts of money, make copies of your passport etc.

It is normal to tip in South Africa. In restaurants 10-15% is standard.

Tipping tour guides, trackers and and game rangers is also the norm since likewise with other countries, they depend on this for most of their income.

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