A letter of consent from the absent parent for a parent travelling with children (without the other parent), will be needed, stating that the child(ren)may enter the Province of South Africa. The letter must be clarified by police.

For more information on Visa requirements for South Africa,

Currency:
100 cents = 1 Rand
Coins issued 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R, R2 & R5.
Notes include R10, R20, R50, R 100 & R200.
Currency exchange rates are available in the press daily and in all banks.

Banks:
Banks are open from 09h 00 -15h 30 Monday to Friday and 08h 30 – 11h 00 on Saturday.
All Debit cards and major international credits are allowed in banks e.g. Visa American Express Master card, Diners etc. In most towns and petrol stations you can find ATMs.

Health Care and Vaccinations:
Despite the fact that travelling to South Africa is in most cases a first world preference, adventure in remote villages and tribal areas may however bring you health risks.
In South Africa, Cholera usually occurs, but there is no standard immunization for the citizens in South Africa.
In local communities, Hepatitis A & B and TB infections are common and out bursts of rabies within animals. Therefore, travellers visiting these infected areas should be immunized.

Below are the recommended immunizations for those visiting the deeper rural areas of South Africa: -
Typhoid:
This disease is caused by water or food, which is contaminated, leading to high Fever and Septicaemia. Immunisation for Typhoid is meant for people visiting areas with lower standards of food and water hygiene.

Hepatitis A.
A single injection for protection against this water-borne disease is necessary. A vaccine is suitable for the frequent visitors and is now available for protection for almost 10 years.

Polio:
Its orally given especially on a lump of sugar. It protects Poliomyelitis, which is now still prevalent in some tropical countries.

This is a rare disease in travellers so it remains un considered for most travellers, for this is old injected vaccine. However, where its known, a Cholera certificate may be demanded by the officials. So it remains safe to move with this certificate.
For protection against Cholera, there is anew Oral Cholera vaccine.

Tetanus:
This disease has spread throughout the world. A single injection is given to act as a booster dose.
Its not always necessary to go for immunizations, but the best thing you can do is visit a doctor a month before you travel. They will provide you with pills of boosters required during your stay in South Africa.
Before you leave your home, its recommended to move with your Medical Insurance.

Secondly, in South Africa, the sun is too strong than that of Europe. Its recommended to avoid exposing your body to midday sun especially in the summer and spring months.
Cover yourself with high factor sunscreen or with loose clothings whenever in the sun. Take notice of this since even on overcast days, the sun still remains strong and nothing is bad on a holiday like being burnt by the sun, it can ruin up the whole trip.
The sun almost remains strong throughout the year and on your trip, never get insect repellent, moisturizer, lip shine, a wide brimmed hat as well as not forgetting the sun glasses.

Also essential for your use include work clothes, since its not hot throughout the year. In Cape Town, winds blow the surrounding and even some evenings remain cool.

South Africa Travel Planner

Time changes:
Eastern:     Standard winter time  + 7 hours.
Central:    European winter time + 1 hour.

Comfy shoes:
If you intend to walk through some National Parks in South Africa and a pair of good quality walking boots is also important, since some paths remain un certain despite the majority paths and tracks being good.

Driving licence:
If you intend to drive, then a Driving licence is more important.

National book service:
During your stay, you will need more information on how accommodation can be booked in the whole of South Africa, by Compu ticket as well as cinema and theatre. For more details, visit the web site.

Electricity:
At 50 cycles per second -220/230 Volts AC, Universal round fringed plugs. For electric small appliances and showers, all rooms inmost hotels have 110 Volts outlets.
If you are bringing your own appliances, a travel adapter may be required.