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Doctors: are listed in the telephone directory under "Medical", Hospitals under "H". Hospitalisation is generally arranged through a medical practitioner but in the event of an emergency visitors may telephone or go directly to the casualty department of any general hospital. Ambulances may be called by telephoning 10177. Outpatient treatment may be obtained at hospitals for a nominal fee. Visitors are advised to take out medical insurance for the duration of their trip. Medical Care: Standards of hygiene are high throughout Cape Town and the towns of the Western Cape. South Africa has excellent medical services with highly trained doctors and fully equipped hospitals. Your hotel can call a doctor or you can get a list of approved doctors from your embassy. Newspapers: Morning: Cape Times and Business Day (English), Die Burger (Afrikaans) - Afternoon: The Argus (English) - Sunday: Sunday Argus (English), Sunday Times (English), Rapport (Afrikaans). Photography: there is much to focus on in the Cape. The light is bright and film or transparency with an iso rating of 100/21 is recommended. Post Offices: are open Mon - Fri 08h00 - 16h30 & Sat 08h00 - 12h00. Mail may be addressed to you Post Restante. The main post office in Cape Town has special counters for this purpose. Postage stamps are widely available (e.g. at some cafes and branches of the Central News Agency - CNA). Public Holidays: January 1 - New Years Day, March 21 - Human Rights Day, Good Friday, Family Day (Easter Monday), April 27 - Freedom Day, May 1 - Worker's Day, June 16 - Youth Day, August 9 - National Woman's Day, September 24 - Heritage Day, December 16 - Day of Reconciliation, December 25 - Christmas Day, December 26 - Day of Goodwill. |
