Tag: advice
South Africa’s weather and climate
A subtropical location, moderated by ocean on two sides of the triangle-shaped country and the
altitude of the interior plateau, account for the warm temperate conditions so
typical of South Africa - and so popular with its foreign visitors.
Legal aid and advice
Can't afford a to hire a lawyer or pay expensive court fees? Here are your options for seeking legal aid and advice. If you can afford it, then here's how to find an attorney in your town or province.
South African English is lekker!
South Africans speak English, but that doesn't mean you'll always understand us. Our "robots" are nothing like R2D2, "just now" doesn't mean immediately, and...
Driving in South Africa
South Africa has excellent road infrastructure, a selection of reputable vehicle hire
companies, great weather and plenty of stunning scenery - which all combine to
make self-driving a viable and enjoyable option. If you're thinking of taking the
long way round, here are a few tips.
isiZulu phrasebook for tourists
South Africa is a friendly country and it's worth taking the time to speak to people
you meet. isiZulu is easy to learn, and our guide to some common phrases will get
you started in no time.
Safety tips for travellers in South Africa
Crime in South Africa, like many other places in today's world, can be a problem,
but all you really need to do is take the usual sensible precautions and follow some
basic safety rules.
Banks and foreign exchange in South Africa
With a favourable exchange rate for many international currencies, you'll find
South Africa an inexpensive destination. And an easy one - our financial institutions
are world-class, with no shortage of banks, bureaux de change and automatic
tellers.
Phoning to, from, and in South Africa
The ins and outs of phoning to and from (and within) South Africa, plus
information on dialling codes, directories, time differences, special services and
more.
Free legal advice line for the vulnerable
Legal Aid South Africa has launched the Legal Aid Advice Line - 0860 LEGAL 8 (0860 534 258) - a call centre aimed at giving free legal advice on civil matters to poorer South Africans.
Hello South Africa – the phrasebook
A new phrasebook containing hundreds of useful translations, along with pronunciation tips, promises both to enrich visitors' experiences of South Africa and to help South Africans themselves to communicate more effectively.
