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Crime, like anywhere else in the world, can be a problem, but you really need not do
much more than take all the usual sensible precautions. Know where you're going
before you set off, particularly at night, watch your possessions, don't walk alone in
dodgy areas, lock your doors at night. Much like anywhere else. And, like anywhere
else in the world, there are some areas of major cities which are more dodgy than
others. It is easy to avoid these and still have a good time.
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There are two ways of organising a holiday. The first is to decide on the spur of the
moment to head off, and do just that. It's a valid option, but you will probably have
to maintain that frame of mind or you might start getting irritated at the things you
forgot to organise and pack.
The more usual way is to plan ahead a bit, thus ensuring that you won't have any
unpleasant surprises. Check your passport isn't about to expire, check whether
you'll need visas, organise travellers' cheques well in advance, organise travel
insurance and medical insurance. Check your flight details and don't forget to
confirm them – including onward connections and returns. Don't forget to order
special meals on flights, or children's meals, if necessary.
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What facilities are open on public holidays?
In the major cities most stores, cinemas and restaurants are open on most public
holidays. The exceptions are Christmas Day, 25 December and New Year's Day, 1
January.
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Nothing can spoil a holiday more than feeling off-colour, and
nothing can dull the pleasure of your holiday memories more than
getting ill far from home. There are a number of health issues that you
should be aware of, particularly if you're from the northern hemisphere.
However, while there are risks anywhere, South Africa has a
relatively salubrious climate and our levels of water treatment,
hygiene and such make it a pretty safe destination.
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South Africa has a well-developed communications infrastructure,
with extensive landline phone networks and four mobile phone service
providers - Cell C, MTN, Vodacom and Virgin Mobile - with far-reaching
coverage.
Landline services are operated by Telkom SA Ltd, with a second
operator, Neotel, currently in the process of setting up shop. Telkom
public telephones use coins, phonecards or Worldcall. Phonecards and
Worldcall can be purchased at most retail stores, petrol stations, post
offices and airports.
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