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Tourist safety
Published: 31/01/2011 by Carrie Hampton in General Information
Cape Town's Central Business District (CBD) and major malls make considerable efforts to safeguard tourists against crime, and surveillance cameras are situated throughout the CBD. Nonetheless, touris
Weather & climate
Published: 31/01/2011 by Carrie Hampton in General Information
Cape Town weather is very Mediterranean with little rain, 11+ hours of sunshine and long light evenings. The only thing to mar this perfect summer weather climate is the south east wind in Cape Town -
Public holidays
Published: 31/01/2011 by Carrie Hampton in General Information
South Africa has plentiful public holidays, which pleases workers but not large industry, who lose considerable working days
Currency & Money matters
Published: 31/01/2011 by Carrie Hampton in General Information
South African currency is the South African Rand. Forex facilities are available all over the city and there are plenty of banks. You don't need to change money before arrival, as you can d
Business hours
Published: 31/01/2011 by Carrie Hampton in General Information
Cape Town business hours throughout most city centre and suburban shops are weekdays 9am-5pm. They only open until 12.30 or 1pm on Saturdays. Supermarkets often keep longer opening hours. Large shoppi
Table Mountain
Published: 05/04/2011 by Lisa Telo in City Overview
With 350 paths to the summit, Table Mountain soars 1,085m (3,559ft) above Cape Town and the Lower Cableway station lies at 363m. The highest point on the mountain is known as Maclear’s Beacon.
Consumer Protection Act
Published: 04/04/2011 by Lisa Telo in Business
The new Consumer Protection Act explained.
Group Buying in South Africa
Published: 04/04/2011 by Lisa Telo in Business
Group Buying originated in china, the global trend is now providing the same concept online in South Africa.
British Airways
Published: 28/03/2011 in Travel Preparations
British Airways (BA) is one of the world’s longest established international airlines. Find information & contacts on British Airways in South Africa here:
South African Tourism (SATOUR)
Published: 28/03/2011 in Travel Preparations
South African Tourism (SATOUR) is the official marketing organization of South Africa as a tourist destination. Find information & contact details here: