PRO INFORMATION
 
General Safety and Security
 
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY
 
The following are proven basic safety precautions that all sensible visitors should take to ensure their holidays are as pleasant and safe as possible:
 
 
At the hotel :
• Never leave your luggage unattended.
• Store valuables in the hotel safety deposit box.
• Keep your room locked, whether you're in it or not.
• If someone knocks, check who it is before opening the door.
• Only hand your room keys to the reception desk when you leave the hotel.
 
 
On the street :
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Avoid ostentatious displays of expensive jewellery, cameras & other valuables.
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Use credit cards wherever possible.
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Do not carry large amounts of cash around.
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At night, steer clear of dark isolated areas.
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It's always better to explore in groups when leaving the regular routes.
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Plan your route beforehand.
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A policeman or traffic officer will be glad to direct you, if you're lost.
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If you want a taxi, your hotel or nearest tourism information office can recommend a reliable service.
 
 
In the car :
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Plan your route in advance.
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Keep your car doors locked at all times.
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Lock valuable items in the trunk.
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At night, park in well-lit areas.
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Never pick up strangers.
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If lost, or in doubt about the safety of an area, phone a police station for advise.
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If you are stopped by a policeman or traffic officer, request to see their identification cards and record names and number.
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You will never be required to pay cash to a traffic or police officer for traffic violations or other citations. Fines are only ever paid at Magistrate Courts, the Traffic Department or municipal offices. You will always be issued a formal printed receipt. If you are denied these rights, report the matter IMMEDIATELY to the nearest Police Station.
 
 
General South African emergency numbers :
Police, fire brigade, public rescue services- 10111 or 112 from your mobile phones.
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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