This is a reaction for the comment about LGBT rights in SA...
Yes, we have a very liberal constitution and the only one in Africa that allows gay marriage... but reality is very different to legality. Many in African cultures reject it so don't flaunt it, especially in smaller towns.
--BjarneH
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Drinking alcohol in public like in many European countries, is NOT allowed in SA. But South Africans like to drink, so there are more than enough bars & restaurants for you to choose from
--BjarneH
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There are many languages spoken in South Africa, as we have 13 official languages! You will be fine speaking English as almost all (85%) of South Africans are fluent in English! If they offer to teach you words in their native language, google what they mean, as South Africans trick foreigners!
--Judith Nicole Butler
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If someone lets you pass, blink your hazard lights a few times as a "thank you"
--Karyn
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I wanted to share some important information with you about the legal rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people in South Africa. Did you know that LGBT individuals in South Africa have the same legal rights as non-LGBT people?
--art.samu@yahoo.com
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SA has 12 official languages (including Sign Language) but in the cities, most of the citizens speak or at least understand English.
--BjarneH
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Public transport is very bad compared to Europe, so either hire a car if you're going to drive out of the cities or between cities - or use Uber in the big cities. Always check that it's the correct Uber you're getting into!
--BjarneH
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South Africa is one of the best wine-producing countries of the world, so if you like wine, definitely book tours to the many wine regions in the Western Cape. Many of the wine estates have fantastic restaurants too
--BjarneH
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The public health service in South Africa is about the same as the rest of Africa: bad! So if you're visiting SA, make sure you have good medical insurance so you can be treated by private doctors & hospitals, of which there are many (because the public ones are so bad!)
--BjarneH
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Always drive on the left-hand side of the road.
--jamie t
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Social interactions or even enquiries almost always start with "How are you"!
--dkar
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I would not recommend driving in South Africa, I would hire a service or use Uber to get around! Renting cars is expensive and the risk of getting into an accident is higher if you don’t know how to drive well!
--Judith Nicole Butler
