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From The Report: South Africa 2016
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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 comfortable stay
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CAPE GRACE West Quay Road V&A Waterfront T: (021) 410 7100 F: (021) 419 7622 reservations@capegrace.com www.capegrace.com Rooms: 120 guestrooms. Business & Conference Facilities: Boardroom that can accommodate up to 14 people and a business centre. Health & Leisure Facilities: Sauna, fitness studio, spa, massage and outdoor swimming pool. Guest Services: Room service, airport shuttle, chauffeur and laundry services, beauty salon, ironing service, boutique, currency exchange,…

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Facts for visitors: Information for first-time travellers
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Etiquette South Africa 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. Language South Africa has 11 official languages, with English being the lingua franca in business and government settings. English is also the most commonly spoken second language by those for whom either Afrikaans or one of the nine indigenous languages…