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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS TIPS
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or with alcohol-based hand rub.
We are currently living in uncertain times because of the worldwide outbreak of • Avoid touching your face (eyes, nose, mouth)
the coronavirus. You could be travelling to get away and reconnect with yourself, • Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and other people in a public enviroment.
to experience new cultures, to expand your knowledge of the world and its people, • Boost your immune system.
to spend time with your friends or family, to support those you love, or for business • Follow applicable adjusted alert levels that may be in place.
and career commitments. When doing so it is important to always take precautionary • Wear a mask in public areas.
measures. Here are a few tips to practice. www.sacoronavirus.co.za - 0800 029 999
Travel Advice and Essential Information
Travel Advice and Essential Information
1. CLIMATE 2. APPROXIMATE DISTANCE
The North Coast enjoys a warm sub-tropical From Ballito to: Umhlanga 26km, Durban 45km,
climate for most part of the year. Summer Johannesburg 660km, Pongola 327km, Hluhluwe
(Dec-Feb) temperatures are hot, from 24-32°C and 257km, St Lucia 250km, Richards Bay 147km,
Winter (June-Aug) temperatures average at 20°C. King Shaka International Airport 21km.
Sea temperatures vary from 25-18°C. The average
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rainfall for the year is in the order of 900mm.
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4. BANKS
Sawubona 3. OFFICIAL LANGUAGES All major Banks are found in most towns on the
North Coast. Banking hours are: Mon – Fri, 09h00
English and Zulu are the most widely spoken – 15h30 and Sat 08h30 – 11h00. Automated teller
languages on the North Coast. machines (ATMs) operate 24/7 and can be found at
most shopping centers in and around the North Coast.
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The currency in South Africa is the Rand. Bank notes Most department stores, shops, supermarkets, hotels CARD
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are available in R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c. There are cards i.e. American Express, VISA, Diners Club and 0002 0003 0004
100c in R1. MasterCard.
7. VALUE ADDED TAX VVVVVAALAALUEUUEE AADDDDDEEEED TTAXAXAXAX
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15% Tax is charged on most goods and services that
15% you purchase. However foreign tourists can reclaim 8. LIBRARIES
this money on their departure from the country,
VALUE There are libraries situated in all local municipalities.
ADDED TAX if goods purchased exceed R250. Ask for more
information at the King Shaka International Airport
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The North Coast is free of Malaria, but there is a
chance of an occurrence in the low-lying coastal 10. POPULATION OF NORTH COAST
areas of Zululand and Maputaland, especially close to The North Coast has a population of +/- 650 000.
Mozambique and Swaziland borders. It is advisable to
take precautions when visiting these areas.