Language
English (67.7%)
Afrikans (22.5%)
Xhosa (2.7%)
Zulu, South Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, North Sotho, Swazi, Venda, Ndebele (7.1%)
Population
3.740.026
(Souce: Census 2011)
White: 32,3%
Black African: 15,8%
Coloured: 44,6%
Indian/Asian: 3,4%
Other: 3,9%
Emergency Numbers
Police Service: 10111
All Emergencies – from mobile: 112
All Emergencies – from a landline: 107
Table Mountain National Park Emergencies: 0861 106 417
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
South Africa has a value-added tax of 14% on purchases and services.
Foreigns can reclaim VAT on collective purchases at the VAT refund office at Cape Town International Airport (021 937 8675).
Tipping
10% is the minimum in restaurants.
Time
GMT +2
Currency
Rand (ZAR or R)
100c = R1
Banking Hours
MON – FRI: 9am – 3:30pm
SATURDAY: 8:30am – 11am
Country Code
Country Code: +27
Area Code: 021
Directory Inquiries: 1023
Shopping Time
Shopping Malls and the biggest Supermarkets in town are open everyday from: 9am – 9pm.
Country Code
Country Code: +27
Area Code: 021
Directory Inquiries: 1023
Eletricity
230V AC, 50Hz. 15A.
Two or three-prong (round pin) plugs.
