Popular transport apps include: Uber, Bolt, Cabify, inDriver, Lyft, Line Taxi, Orange Cabs, Yookoo Ride, andTaxi Live Africa.

An insider’s guide:

• The currency in Cape Town is the South African rand: ZAR or simply R.
• South Africa uses a unique type of plug and socket, Type M, which has three large round pins in a triangular pattern.
• South Africa is ranked second for having Africa’s fastest internet speeds, with Cape Town boasting  reliable, fast WiFi. Check that your phone is compatible with GSM networks.
• Major mobile network operators in South Africa include Vodacom, MTN, and Cell C.
• South Africa has a total of 11 official languages: Afrikaans, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga and, last but not least, English.

In case of emergencies call:

Country code is +27

• Emergencies from Mobile: 112
• Emergencies from Landline: 107
• South African Police: 10111
• Medical & Fire: 021 535 1100
• Table Mountain NP Emergencies: 021 480 7700
• Sea and Mountain Rescue: 021 948 9900
• National Sea Rescue Institute: 087 094 9774
• Baboon Monitors: 071 588 6540
• Shark Spotters: 078 174 4244
• Ambulance: 10177

Fun Facts

1. South Africa is home to a multi-cultural melting pot of 55 million people of diverse origins, cultures, languages and religions.
2. Although English is widely spoken and is used for signage, South Africa celebrates diversity in language with a total of 11 official languages: Afrikaans, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga and, last but not least, English.

• No visa required: Tourists and business people staying in South Africa for 90 or fewer days do not need visas. This waiver also applies to transiting U.S. citizens who do not exceed the 90-day limit. For a list of exempted countries and more detailed information, please click .
• Should you require an Invitation Letter for your Visa application, kindly fill in your details .