Additional Information

The electrical supply in South Africa is 220/230 volts (250 volts Pretoria). Three-pin round plugs are in use. Domestic appliances from the UK should work/operate in South Africa. Televisions do not operate without alteration.

 

Mobile telephone :

GSM 900/1800 networks. Operators include Cell C Ltd (www.cellc.net), MTN (www.mtn.co.za) and Vodacom (www.vodacom.co.za). Coverage extends to most urban areas.

 

Internet :

ISPs include I-Africa (www.iafrica.com), M-Web (www.mweb.co.za) and Sangonet (http://sn.apc.org).

 

GMT : + 2 Hours

 

International Dialling Code : 00 27 (followed by local code - 12 for Pretoria, 11 for Johannesburg, 21 for Cape Town, 31 for Durban)