Our dams are very full and there are no restrictions on water in place. South Africa is one of the countries with the safest drinkable water. Most hotel rooms have 110 volt outlets for electric shavers and small appliances Yes we do have readily available safe water. Three pronged plugs are universal, so take an adapter.
We use 220/230 volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Even most of our informal settlements. All areas of South Africa has electricity. The South African Police are easily recognised in their blue uniforms and by their white and blue patrol vehicles Yes we do have electricity. So let us dismiss this issue.
I don't leave my handbag on the front seat of my car. I don't walk alone at night. But then again I don't go looking for trouble either. I have never (and I am touching wood while I am saying this) been a victim of crime in my 42 years of staying here.
Some media hype in international newspapers just like to blow things out of proportion. It is not that our level of crime is higher or lower than lets say the New York, London, Hong Kong. Yes we do have crime in our country but the same is experienced globally. Probably the most important issue is Safety.
I have heard funny and then also discerning remarks from these clients regarding the perception of South Africa out there. In my line of work I liaise with quite a few people from various countries, (USA, EUROPE, ASIA, ETC). With the FIFA 2010 World Cup soccer being hosted in South Africa in June, I thought it would be a rather good idea to inform potential tourists to our beautiful country about the real deal.
We use 220/230 volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Even most of our informal settlements. All areas of South Africa has electricity. The South African Police are easily recognised in their blue uniforms and by their white and blue patrol vehicles Yes we do have electricity. So let us dismiss this issue.
I don't leave my handbag on the front seat of my car. I don't walk alone at night. But then again I don't go looking for trouble either. I have never (and I am touching wood while I am saying this) been a victim of crime in my 42 years of staying here.
Some media hype in international newspapers just like to blow things out of proportion. It is not that our level of crime is higher or lower than lets say the New York, London, Hong Kong. Yes we do have crime in our country but the same is experienced globally. Probably the most important issue is Safety.
I have heard funny and then also discerning remarks from these clients regarding the perception of South Africa out there. In my line of work I liaise with quite a few people from various countries, (USA, EUROPE, ASIA, ETC). With the FIFA 2010 World Cup soccer being hosted in South Africa in June, I thought it would be a rather good idea to inform potential tourists to our beautiful country about the real deal.
