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South Africa is one of the most diverse, most fascinating and most popular destinations in the world. People from all over choose to settle in this awesome country, which is rich in spectacular scenery, natural wonders, economic opportunities and, above all, home to a multicultural, diverse and passionate people. 'South Africa is a country in which one can expect the unexpected. An inspiration for all' Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General, remarked about the southernmost country on the African continent. According to many surveys, South Africa is named among the world’s leading holiday and expat destinations due to its great variety of attractions. The country is blessed with a sunny and, in most parts, comfortable climate. So it is no wonder that it has attracted many foreigners through the centuries and is a top tourism, business and expat destination. The stunningly beautiful landscape, richness in natural resources, steady economic growth and hospitality of the people offer plenty of possibilities to those who want to experience life in South Africa and settle here, even if only for a little while. While travellers and visitors praise the country for its high quality and value-for-money services and its award-winning accomodation options, expats also value highly the good education, housing and healthcare options on offer. According to the 2012 HSBC Expat Explorer survey, the major cities in South Africa, Johannesburg and Cape Town, are among the most liveable cities in the world and the country is rated ninth best in the world for expat experiences.

South Africa is known to extend a hearty welcome and friendly atmosphere to all its visitors. Cape Town, Africa’s leading beach destination and one of National Geographic’s ‘places of a lifetime’ was recently named as the best city in the world to visit. There are, however, many other great places to stay and live. They are are less known but not less beautiful.

Republic of South Africa (RSA)

Country Code: SA (or ZA: Dutch/Afrikaans)

English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiNdebele, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga

Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicative)

Population 51.8 million

Time Zone: GMT +2 hours

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Capital CitiesLanguagesname General

Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, Swaziland

Date of Full Democracy: 27 April 1994Government: Constitutional Democracy

Internet Country Code: .zaInternational Dialling Code: +27

1 Rand = 100 CentsNotes: R200, R100, R50, R20, R10

People from all over the world come to the country to work and live here. They come as volunteers or on special permits to gain new insights and experience. ‘Swallows’, retired visitors mainly from Europe, flee the cold winter temperatures in the northern hemisphere and visit the country every summer for several months at a time. Many have invested in the country and consider South Africa their ‘home away from home’. Most of them find a new perspective on life when they experience the discrepancies in lifestyles beween various population groups, which are still stark.

Background knowledge, common sense and taking some special precautions are advised when living in South Africa and especially when planning to venture off the beaten track. The first chapter in this book will give you some background into the land, its culture and its inhabitants so you will settle in more easily. Knowing the most important facts about the country and its people will help to create a better understanding of how and why things are done in South Africa. Now enjoy your journey and make the best of your stay.

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Why South Africa?

Attractive schooling facilities

Rich scenery and pleasant climate

Excellent work/life balance

Healthy food and diet options

First-class private healthcare

Prime housing options

(Source: HSBC Expat Explorer, 2012)

Easy integration into communities

Blyde River Canyon, also called Motlatse River Canyon, is the largest green canyon in the world. The 60 km long canyon has a unique lush subtropical vegetation and is also one of the biggest canyons in the world. The panarama route leads past the awe-inspiring views from God's Window and many of the picturesque towns.

Coal mining is extensively done in the highveld surrounding eMalahleni, which is the biggest coal producing region in Africa. Mpumalanga is the third biggest coal producing region in the world: 83% of the country’s coal is sourced from the province.

Delicious fruits such as mangoes, papayas, litchis, guavas and avocados thrive in the mild subtropical climate of the region. Another provincial specialty is macademia nuts, and more than 2 million macademia trees grow in the province. Approximately 95% of the nuts are exported to the USA and Europe.

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Pilgrim’s RestThis living historic village was established in 1873 during the first gold rush. Mining operations in the area continued until 1971. Today the well-preserved Victorian village is a popular tourist attraction.

ndebele ArtworkThe traditional colourful murals and beadwork of the Ndebele people can be admired at the Kghodwana Cultural Village near eMalahleni and the Botshabelo open-air museum near Middelburg.

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Barberton RocksThe caves around this historic mining town are renowned for their numerous ancient San rock paintings. The rocks around Barberton are about three billion years old and some of the oldest in the world.

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MkhondoThe city formerly called Piet Retief is situated halfway between Johannesburg and Durban and is one of the major centres of South Africa’s wood-based industry. Surrounding villages are proof of the German settlements from the late 19th century.

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Lake ChrissieThe area around Lake Chrissie is known as ‘The Lake District of South Africa’. The pans surrounding the country’s largest natural freshwater lake attract many flamingo and water bird species.

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DullstroomOften referred to as a mecca for trout fishing, the dam offers a vast variety of nature activities for the whole family.

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Kruger ParkSome private concessions with exclusive traversing rights are set in the national park. These and some prestigious private reserves along the park offer a true safari setting.

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South Africa is rated as a ‘medium human development’ country according to the Human Development Index, which measures the achievements of a country with regard to a long life (health), access to knowledge (education) and standard of living (income). The country ranks 123rd out of 187 countries, Botswana ranks 118th; Namibia ranks 120th; South Africa also ranks 8th out of all African countries and thus higher than all other Sub-Saharan states in the statistics. These statistics refer to the overall standard across the population and there are huge discrepancies in the standard of living between the population groups.

For foreigners in general, South Africa offers a high standard of living. The country ranks high on many indices comparing the liveability of cities and countries for expatriates. The many opportunities for leading an outdoor lifestyle while enjoying a comfortable climate throughout the year and the hospitality of the people influence this quality of life. The quality of living is rated slightly higher in Cape Town (ranked at 88) than in Johannesburg (ranked at 94) out of 214 major cities rated in the Mercer Survey 2012.

The 2012 expat survey by HSBC shows South Africa ranking 9th in overall expat experience and 14th regarding disposable income. With regard to experience and economics, both influencing the perception of quality of lifestyle, South Africa ranks 13th, which is higher than Canada, Australia, Spain or the United Kingdom, which ranks only 29th out of 30 participating countries worldwide. Cape Town and Johannesburg are among the world's top 100 cities to live.

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(Source: Mercer Survey, 2012)

Singapore 6

toronto 61

Cape town 179

Paris 37

Johannesburg 154

Cost of Living RankingRanking out of 214 cities

(Where 1 is the most expensive)

new York 33

Buenos Aires 121

London 25

new Delhi 113

Karachi 214

Sydney 11

Bangkok 81

tunis 209

tokyo 1

Auckland 56

Portland/oregon 178

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Neslon Mandela Bridge, Johannesburg

For a long time South African cities were classed among the least expensive in the world for expat living. With a weakening rand against the US dollar, living expenses in Johannesburg and Cape Town have risen, but the country is still considered one of the least expensive in the world. In the Mercer Survey 2012, Johannesburg ranks 154th and Cape Town 179th out of 214 major cities in terms of cost of living.

Rising electricity prices, fuel costs and escalating food prices impact on lifestyle. Local purchasing power is considered to be higher in Johannesburg than in Cape Town, and thus when planning a move to Cape Town, expats are advised to take this into account in negotiating contracts.

General living expenses, including groceries, electricity and water, for a family of four will amount to around R10 000 per month in 2013. Food costs alone range from R5 000 and upwards depending on your diet and lifestyle.

Expenses for single expats or young couples will vary as they usually lead a different lifestyle, while general expenses for students are considered to be relatively low. Student expenses will usually amount to around R10 000 per month, including the rent of a room in a shared flat, transport, food, books and general living costs, but excluding course fees.

Families with children might need to budget for school fees. Although education costs for private schools are considered high in South Africa, they are still much lower than fees for equally prestigious schools overseas. You will need to consider fees for private schools from R30 000 per annum upwards. Healthcare costs are reasonable, but you have to make sure that private care is included in your health insurance plan.

Housing costs range widely, depending on locality. Renting a three-bedroom house costs between R10 000 and R20 000 per month. Additional costs for utilities will be around R2 500 for a family of four.

Petrol costs will factor highly in your general expenses as you will use your vehicle for daily commutes, shopping trips and transport for the children. Organised transport by the company or educational institution is rarely offered and public transport is usually not an option. Petrol prices are lower than in Europe but generally higher than in the USA and many other countries.

To calculate your own expenses, the cost of living calculators that are available online, such as xpatulator, expatistan or numbeo, offer various levels of information regarding cost of living for South Africa.

Average Costs

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1 loaf of toast bread2 l of milk 250 g ground coffee500 g salted butter1 kg free-range chicken100 g bar of chocolate1 kg rice6 cans of Coke

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Dinner for four with wine Monthly gym membershipFast-food mealCinema ticketTheatre ticket

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An Offer to Purchase is legally binding in South Africa. It is however, possible to sign an Offer to Purchase with a ’subject to‘clause. A five-day cooling-off period that allows any buyer to effectively cancel an Offer to Purchase was introduced in 2011 with the new Consumer Protection Act. At a later stage, an offer can be withdrawn within 90 days only if the buyer is not able to get the finances sorted out during this time. Gazumping, done in many parts of the world, is illegal.

offer to PurchaseInterest Rates

Mortgage interest rates in South Africa are higher than in many other countries. Nevertheless, in 2012 the South African interest rates were at a 30-year all time low! Fixed interest rates can be negotiated but expect the rate to be higher.

occupational Rental

The Offer to Purchase agreement allows for a clause regarding occupational rental, which should be checked thoroughly. This clause details the payment of rent to the seller if the buyer takes occupation of the house prior to the transfer date or to the buyer if occupation takes place after the transfer date.

It is not customary to have a property survey done but this can be arranged with the assistance of the estate agent or a property lawyer. You will require a transferring attorney, to address the transfer of the property, who is usually appointed by the seller. The bank may appoint a different bond attorney to attend to the registration of the mortgage bond. Registration of transfer usually takes around 8 –12 weeks.

Conveyancing

Remember that in order to recoup your initial outlay you will need to factor into the resale price the agent’s commission and the initial transfer duty that was paid at the time of purchase. The proceeds of the sale of property in South Africa can be freely transferred out of South Africa by temporary residents. Foreign nationals with temporary residency are allowed to expatriate earnings accumulated during the stay or any capital introduced without limitations apart from the capital gains tax that may be due.

Resale

Capital gains tax, which applies to both South Africans and non-residents, is a tax on the profit made when property that is not considered a primary residence is sold. Excluded, in most cases, are gains from the sale of your primary residence, if the property is smaller than two hectares and if the profit is less than R2.5 million. It is calculated at 25% of the profit to be added to the income of the taxpayer and is paid in the year the sale is made.

Capital Gains tax

Compliance The seller will be required to supply beetle (entomologist), plumbing, electrical and a rates clearance certificate. In some instances a gas certificate or a homeowners' association letter are also required.

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Land Restitution ActThe Land Restitution Act of 1994 is a land reform programme, which was started after 1994 to redress injustice and inequality in land ownership. The former apartheid legislation expropriated land from the black and coloured population, affecting 87% of the previously disadvantaged population. The land reform programme is based on a 'willing buyer, willing seller' concept, whereby the government buys land from land-owners to redistribute to the people who were displaced through the Natives Land Act of 1913. The programme is progressing slower than anticipated. This reform process, however, applies to rural development and farmland, and is unlikely to affect your property investment. The conveyancing attorney will assist in providing the necessary assurances in this regard.

Consumer Protection Act (CPA)The Consumer Protection Act of 2011 states that any material defects that are not disclosed in a purchase agreement can be used to either cancel the mandate or Offer to Purchase or to be used to claim for damages in the form of a refund for repairs. This recently revised act increases the rights of the consumer with several new regulations. These include: a cooling-off period, improved rights for receiving quality service from any service providers, disclosure of the price of goods and services, protection against false, misleading or deceptive representations. The new act also limits lease agreements to a maximum of 24 months, and the tenant is required to give 40 to 80 days advance notice if he does not intend to renew the lease. The CPA does not apply in certain instances like when you purchase a property from a private seller as opposed to an agent.

Green BuildingsAs is common practice all over the world, awareness around green living is growing in South Africa and green building practices are increasingly being adopted. Consciousness about the environment is increasing in local households with various recycling initiatives, and alternative power generation is gaining support. Several initiatives are already funded by the government to introduce energy efficient and energy conserving methods to homeowners. Subsidised electric solar panels on low income housing and incentives on solar water heating systems are being taken up by more and more South Africans. Sustainable living projects are taking place but are still in the early development stages. Commercial wind farms produce 'green electricity', which is available to householders in some regions. Users have to register to purchase Green Electricity Certificates.

Electricity BlackoutsIn the recent years, Eskom has been criticised for rationing, or so-called load shedding, of the power supply during high demand periods for electricity. These outages have occasionally occurred during scheduled maintenance works and peak usage periods. Blackouts are not a frequent event, and can be usually be managed by the private household. Shopping centres and companies often have back-up generators that start up during power cuts. South Africans are regularly reminded by alert messages on radio and television during high usage times to conserve electricity.

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South Africa 9% Australia 6% USA 3.5%

MortgageBase Rate

China14.4%

China11.8%

Germany10.1%

Germany5.7%

USA7.4%

USA8.3%

Japan4.6%

Japan6.0%

India5.0%

India4.2%

Machinery and EquipmentChemicals

Scientific Instruments Petroleum Products

Foodstuffs

ImportSteel and IronMotor VehiclesAgricultural ProductsGold, Platinum and Mineral ProductsPrecious Stones

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(Source: Global Rates, 2014)

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(Source: World Bank, 2013)

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(Source: World Bank, Real GDP Growth, 2013)

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In 2010, South Africa joined BRICS, the alliance of emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. These countries, home to 40% of the world’s population, are considered to be in a similar state of economic development. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the BRICS countries will account for 61% of global growth within the next three years.

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USA0.25%

EU

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South Africa

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China

8.25%

Russia

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India

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Brazil

(Source: CIA World Fact Book, 2014)

Largest Industries

(Source: Statistics SA, 2013)

22.4% Finance

16.8% General Government Services

16% Wholesale

12.6% Manufacturing Industry

While the major cities are hubs of economic activity, the rural areas lag behind in growth and development. A high poverty rate and lack of economic empowerment are the main issues to be dealt with by the government. A wide economic gap is evident between the population groups, with one third of the population still living below the poverty line. Almost half of the country’s disposable household income is shared by 10% of the population.

national Income Distribution of

(Source: Statistics SA, 2009)

The government provides social grants to roughly one third of the population.

The government also provides free public health facilities, schooling, housing, water and electricity in poor communities. Child

support grants are paid for 10.7 million people and the old age pension is paid to 2.7 million pensioners. Disability grants are

provided to 1.2 million South Africans.

Social Grants

Youth Unemployment

(Source: World Bank, 2014)

Economic Gap

(Source: Statistics SA, 2013)

The inflation rate in the last three years has fluctuated between 4% and

6%, which is in line with the average inflation rate for the emerging market

countries. Inflation has come down significantly since the end of apartheid where it ranged between 10% and 20%

between 1974 and 1992.

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Spain 52%

SA 30%

Ireland21%

UK16%

USA8%

Germany

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Homework Help

After-care facilities and supervised homework centres are available at most schools for a monthly fee, especially in the junior primary years. Private homework support centres are rare and mainly located in the more affluent suburbs. There are, however, tutors for private lessons as well as independent after-school programmes such as MasterMaths or the Kumon study centres. Enquire with your school for further details.

Extramural Activities

Schools usually offer a comprehensive after- school schedule of sports and cultural activities as well as various outreach and leadership opportunities for pupils. Depending on the school, the fees for these facilities may be included in the annual school fee or will be charged as additional costs. Popular school sports such as swimming, hockey, netball, soccer, cricket and rugby are often included in school fees, but tuition for activities such as golf, judo, karate, ballet or music is usually charged over and above school fees.

American-style summer camps are gaining popularity with families in South Africa. Various providers such as Kings Camps, Kidz Get Wild and Sugar Bay offer camps and activities during the school holidays in the cities or at holiday venues around the country. The duration and fees for these camps vary. These camps as well as various workshops, drama classes or sport clinics offer a good opportunity for socialising between local children and other international children.

Summer Camps

There are several excellent boarding schools in South Africa and many South African families send their children to boarding school, particularly for the high school years. Boarding schools are popular with many expatriates as they offer an opportunity to grant some stability and a safe environment for young learners. You should investigate the particular school’s facilities and its environment to match the school to your and your child’s needs. Boarding costs range in the region of R20 000 to R50 000 per year, and are paid over and above the school fees.

Boarding Schools

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General InformationBasic Education: www.education.gov.zaHigher Education: www.dhet.gov.zaPortal: www.thutong.doe.gov.zawww.equaleducation.org.zawww.studysa.co.za

School Directorieswww.isasa.orgwww.saschools.co.zawww.schoolguide.co.zawww.schools4sa.co.za

Independent SchoolsAbbotts Colleges: www.abbotts.co.za Cambridge Education: www.ace-sa.co.zaCurro Schools: www.curro.co.zaCrawford: www.crawfordschools.co.zaIB World Schools: www.ibo.orgIEB Schools: www.ieb.co.zaIES Schools: www.iesedu.orgMontessori: www.samontessori.org.zaMuslim Schools: www.ams-sa.orgReddam House: www.reddamhouse.org.zaWaldorf Schools: www.waldorf.org.za

Language SchoolsAlliance Francaise: www.alliance.org.zaBritish Council: www.britishcouncil.org.zaEduSA: www.edusouthafrica.comEurolingua Institute: www.eurolingua.comGoethe Institut: www.goethe.deSocieta Dante Aligheri: www.ladante.org

Home schoolingwww.educatesa.co.zawww.south-african-homeschool-curriculum.comwww.tuisskolers.org

Learners with Special needswww.napsa.org.zawww.included.org.zawww.mensa.orgwww.radfordhouse.co.za

Career options and Study Facilitieswww.careerplanet.co.zawww.mydreamcourse.co.za

tertiary EducationHigher Education (HESA): www.hesa.org.zaHigher Education (IIE): www.iie.ac.zaMBA programmes: www.mba.co.zaBusiness Schools: www.aabschools.comUniversity of South Africa: www.unisa.ac.zaVarsity College: www.varsitycollege.co.za

International Study Abroadwww.studyabroad.comwww.aifsabroad.comwww.studiesabroad.com

Summer Campswww.kgw.co.zawww.kingscamps.orgwww.sugarbay.co.za

R E S o u R C E S

Recommended Reading

Independent Education Magazine: www.ieducation.co.za

Child Magazine: www.childmag.co.za

Kokot, Shirley (1999) Help our Child is Gifted. Radford House

Van de Ruit, John (2005) Spud. Penguin

‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’

~ Nelson Mandela

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Kingklip: White regional game fish

Snoek: A regional game fish with white oily flesh and a distinctive taste, which is frequently smoked and is popular as a pâté

tuna: This fish species is caught mainly between May and September and served seared. Tinned tuna is also popular

Smoked trout: Locally farmed Rainbow Trout either braaied or as a pâté

Squid: Eaten as ‘calamari steaks’ or sliced into ‘calamari rings’

The West Coast rock lobster is called crayfish or kreef and is available between November and March along the coastline from Namibia to the Eastern Cape. Licences to catch this protected species can be purchased at local post offices

Crayfish

Seafood

Boerewors and Pap: Farmer’s sausage made with ground beef, spices and herbs served with mieliepap (stiff cornmeal porridge also called putu) is an old-time favourite

Pot bread: Also called potbrood, this bread is baked over a fire in a cast-iron pot often with mielies or beer as ingredients

Potjiekos: This traditional meat stew is cooked for several hours in a three-legged cast-iron pot, called a potjie, over an open fire

Sosaties: Marinated meat grilled on skewers like satays, often called kebabs. Usually made with chicken and beef

Mielie (or Mealie): The South African term for corn on the cob

The South African equivalent of a barbeque is a braai, where you will usually find beef, lamb or chicken and even fish. National Braai Day is celebrated on Heritage Day, a public holiday on 24 September.

Braai

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Between Meals

Droëwors: Dried strips of thin boerewors made with beef or game meat

Samoosas: Traditional South Asian and Indian fried triangular pastry parcels stuffed with a spicy meat or veggie filling

Chips: When South Africans refer to chips they are referring to either a packet of snack crisps or hot fried potato strips, otherwise known as French fries or pommes frites

Sarmi: Local slang for a sandwich

A popular snack speciality made of salted and spiced dried meat, similar to beef jerky. Biltong can be bought in most supermarkets, at farmers’ markets and special biltong stalls in shopping centres

Biltong

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Gatsby: A bread roll filled with steak or Cape Malay curry and lots of spicy sauce and soggy chips

Slap Chips: Hot but soft and sloppy potato chips, often drenched in sauce or vinegar

Breyani: This spicy dish, also called biryani, is made with rice, lentils and a unique spice mixture forming a base for meat, vegetables or fish

Taste a bunny chow when in Durban. This uniquely South African meal is served in many street outlets and consists of a hollowed-out bread loaf filled with delicious hot spicy Indian curry

Bunny Chow

Dinner time

Bredie: A soup or stew made with vegetables and meat

venison: Venison is flavourful and very low fat game meat. South Africans refer to the meat from buck such as impala, kudu, eland, gemsbok, springbok, blesbok or from warthog as venison

Morogo: Wild spinach braised together with onions and often mixed with mieliepap

ostrich: A healthy red meat, which is popular due to its low cholesterol but high protein content

This classic Cape Malay dish is baked with ground lamb or beef, raisins, turmeric, curry powder and an egg custard topping. It is usually served with yellow rice

Bobotie

Malva Pudding: An apricot flavoured sponge pudding with sweet syrup served warm, often with custard

Rusk: A sweet or plain biscuit bread, sliced thick and baked until hard, dry and crisp, which is dunked in coffee before eating

vetkoek: Fried dough, similar to donuts, eaten with syrup or a savoury filling

Koeksisters: This popular Afrikaner treat is made by plaiting dough strips together and soaking them in syrup

Don Pedro: An after-dinner drink of cream and vanilla icecream mixed with marula liquor or whisky

A sweet milk tart sprinkled with cinnamon, similar to a custard tart, with a thin pastry base

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UTIwww.gouti.com

WorldNetwww.worldnetlogistics.com

Aramexwww.aramex.co.za

DHLwww.dhl.co.za

Fastwaywww.fastway.co.za

Federal Expresswww.fedex.com

Globeflightwww.globeflight.co.za

RAMwww.ramgroup.co.za

Speed Serviceswww.speedservices.co.za

TNT Expresswww.tnt.com

UPSwww.ups.com

Worldcourier www.worldcourier.com

Con vERS Ion CH A Rt S

South Africa uses metric measurements. Below are the most common conversions if you are used to measurements in imperial units or US volumes.

Measurements

3436384042444648

EU

464850525456

EU

3738394142434445

EU

36373839404142

EU

40414243444546

EU

68

101214161820

US

363840424446

US

SSMLL

XLXL

XXL

US

3.54.55.56.578

8.5

US

7.58

8.59

10.511.512.5

US

Clothing Women

Jackets Men

Shirts Men Collar Sizes

Shoes Women

Shoes Men

810121416182022

SA/UK

363840424446

SA/UK

14.515

15.516

16.517

17.518

SA/UK

34567

7.58

SA/UK

6789101112

SA/UK

Temperature

ºF

1049586776859504132

ºC

4035302520151050

Oven Temperatures

Gas

12345678

ºC

140150165177190200220230

ºF

275300325350375400 425450

Imperial

1 stone1 pound

1 pint1 ounce1 gallon

1 foot1 yard1 mile

Metric

6.35 kg454 g568 ml28 g4.546 litre0.3 m0.9 m1.6 km

US Units

1 US liquid gallon1 quart

1 pint1 cup

1 fluid ounce1 tablespoon

Metric

3.785 litre946 ml473 ml240 ml30 ml15 ml

Paper Sizes

mm

841 x 1189594 x 841420 x 594297 x 420210 x 297148 x 210

Inches

33.1 x 46.823.4 x 33.116.5 x 23.411.7 x 16.5 8.3 x 11.7

5.8 x 8.3

Size

A0A1A2A3A4A5

2 6 9