overview
Republic of South Africa
country information
Flag
capital
Pretoria (Executive)
Bloemfontein (Judicial)
Cape Town (Legislative)
Neighbours
Botswana
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Lesotho
Mozambique
Namibia
Zimbabwe
DRIVING SIDE: Right
INTERNET CODE: .za
TOME ZONE: UTC +2
COUNTRY TEL CODE: +27
COASTLINE:
South Atlantic and Indian Ocean (2798km)
population
59 million
religion
Christianity 81.2%
Other 3.7%
None 15%
president & parliament
President: Cyril Ramaphosa
Prime Minister: The president is the head of state, head of government and commander-in-chief of the national defense force.
Ruling Party: African National Congress (ANC)
minority & majority groups
Majority: Black Africans (Nguni & Sotho 75%), Whites (Afrikaner & English 9%), Coloured (9%) and Indian/Asian (3%)
Minority: Khoe-San
LANGUAGE
English
Afrikaans, isiNdebele, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Tshivenda, isiXhosa Xitsonga, isiZulu
Hello
Yes
No
Thank you
C U R R E N C Y &
E X C H A N G E R AT E
South African Rand ZAR (R)
1 USD = 19 ZAR
Subject to change
VACCINATIONS
No compulsory vaccinations
Recommended: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Meningitis, Polio, Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR), Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis), Chickenpox, Shingles, Pneumonia & Influenza
ELECTRICITY
Voltage Requirements: 230 V
Standard Frequency:
50 Hz
Power plugs & sockets are of type D, M & type N
TEMPERATURE
Cape Town
Winter: min. 8 °C – max. 18 °C
Summer: min. 16 °C – max. 27°C
For more locations, please see:
DIPLOMATIC TIES / AIRPORTS / CARRIERS / NGO’S
MAIN AIRPORT(S)
Cape Town International
Cape Town
021 937 1200
OR Tambo International
Johannesburg
011 921 6262
King Shaka International
Durban
032 436 6758
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You should apply for a visa at least one month ahead of your intended travel date.
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months when you enter South Africa.
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS & CARRIERS
There are 5 major domestic airline companies:
FlySafair
Lift
South African Airways
CEM
NGO’S OPERATING IN COUNTRY & CONTACT DETAILS
Living Hope
A Christian NGO that plays a vital role in the prevention, care, treatment and support of people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS and other chronic illnesses. They undertake community development, inter alia through education, social and health related programs.
(+27)21 784 2800
Joint Aid Management (JAM)
“Helping Africa help itself.”
A Christian humanitarian and relief organization operating aid programmes to assist in vulnerable areas within South Africa and the African continent.
+27 (0) 11 548 3943
After hours: 082 618 0219
Media & Communications: 079 514 8443
- For more information, refer to South Africa: Detailed Profile
Climatestotravel. South Africa. Available from: https://www.climatestotravel.com/climate/south-africa
Minority Rights Group International: World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples. South Africa. Available from: https://minorityrights.org/country/south-africa/
Power Plugs and Sockets of the World. South Africa. Available from: https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/south-africa/
World Population Review. (2020). South Africa. Available from: https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/south-africa-population/