The Guide
From The Report: South Africa 2014
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This section includes information on hotels, government and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.

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A place to call home: South Africa hotel listings
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CAPE TOWN CAPE GRACE West Quay Road Victoria & Alfred Waterfront T: (021) 410 7100 F: (021) 419 7622 Email: reservations@capegrace.com Web: www.capegrace.com Rooms: 120 air-conditioned guestrooms. Business & Conference Facilities: Boardroom for 14. Health & Leisure Facilities: Sauna, fitness studio, spa, massage, outdoor swimming pool. Guest Services: Room service, airport shuttle, business centre, laundry, dry cleaning, salon, ironing, boutique, currency exchange, gift shop, car hire, tour desk, ATM. Wining & Dining: Signal restaurant, Bascule Whisky, Wine and Cocktail Bar. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CAPE TOWN CITY CENTRE…

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Important information for new arrivals
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Etiquette South Africa’s is a diverse, mixed and free society and there is little in the way of cultural norms or sensitivities which, if not adhered to, could cause offense. Business etiquette is very much similar to that of Europe and North America. Currency The South African rand (R) comes in note denominations of 10, 20. 50, 100 and 200, and 2 and 5 rand coins, and is broken down into 5, 10, 20, and 50 cent coins. ATMs and currency exchange points are found throughout the country and most establishments in urban centres accept credit and debit cards. Visa Nationals of most Western countries, as well as some designated South American…