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Religion: Most South Africans are Christians.
The largest denominations are Anglican (Church of England), Roman Catholic
and Dutch Reformed. There are also large Jewish and Muslim communities
living in the Western Cape. To find the place of worship of your choice,
consult your hotel, information bureaux and the weekend press for details. Standard Time: is two hours in advance of Greenwich Mean Time, one hour in advance of central European winter time and seven hours in advance of United States eastern standard time throughout the year. Taxis: there are no roving taxis in Cape Town. They are either hired at taxi-ranks or summoned by telephone Telegrams: may be telephoned through (1028) or sent from any post office. Telephones are fully automatic with direct dialling throughout the world. Some public phones accept cards. Outlets selling such cards will display a sticker to this effect. Tipping: is expected in South Africa. A guideline for visitors is the following: Porters R2 per item, taxis 10%, waiters & waitresses in restaurants 10%. Traveller's Cheques: most international traveller's cheques are accepted, provided they are in an acceptable currency and may be cashed at most banks. Many hotels and shops also provide this service. Vat / Tax Refunds: VAT of 14% is levied on nearly all goods and services. Foreign tourists may claim back VAT paid on items that will be taken out of the country. Original tax invoices, foreign passport, plus all the items on which a refund is claimed, must be presented at the VAT refund administration office or an appointed RSA customs and excise official on departure, and the total VAT on these items will be refunded. Visitors will be requested to fill out a VAT Refund Control Sheet (VAT 255). Where a visitor does not export all the goods specified on a particular tax invoice, only the value of the goods and the tax paid on such goods exported must be declared on this form. |
