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South Africa

Southern Africa

Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)

Quick Facts

Capital
Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Languages
11 official languages including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Best Time to Visit
May to September (safari) / November to March (beaches)

Visa Information

General

Visa-free for some nationalities. E-visa being rolled out.

For SE Asian Passport Holders

Visa-free for Singapore, Malaysia (30 days). E-visa for others.

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Highlights

  • ●Table Mountain
  • ●Kruger National Park
  • ●Garden Route

Safety Tips

  • ●Use Uber in cities
  • ●Avoid walking alone at night
  • ●Secure valuables in cars

Did You Know?

South Africa has three capital cities — the only country in the world with this arrangement.