This resource of South Africa travel information is intended to assist travel preperation to South Africa. The travel information includes, languages spoken in South Africa, South Africa banking and currency and foreign exchange information. Travel to South Africa is gaining popularity with the favorable exchange rate and excellent value for money travel deals that South Africa offers
Although there are eleven official languages in South Africa, the English-speaking traveller will have no trouble communicating
All banks offer automatic teller machines (atm's) resulting in
24-hour service. Banking hours are as follows.
- 09:00 to 15:30 Mon - Fri
- 08:30 to 11:00 Sat
South Africa's currency is the Rand.
The Rand is issued in bank notes in the following denominations:
R200.00, R100.00, R50.00, R 20.00 and R10.00.
Coins are issued in the following denominations:
1c, 2c, 5c, 20c, 50c, R1.00 R2.00 and R5.00
Cashing your travellers cheques and foreign currency may be done at
all commercial banks. In addition you have the option of foreign
exchange bureaus.
Rennies foreign exchange,
Tel: +27 (0)11 407 32 11
American Express,
Tel: +27 (0)11 359 02 00
The cost of a local call from a phone box is 40c. Phone cards are freely available. The best time to make all calls is between the hours of 7pm to 7am as is it is less costly. This is particularly important when making international calls.
The phone directory will provide you with all the information on dial codes and rates.
International directory - 0903
Collect calls - 0023
Local Directory - 1023