Capital city
Pretoria (executive and semi-official), Bloemfontein (judicial) and Cape Town (legislative)
Languages
English, Afrikaans, Zulu and many other local languages are widely spoken
Currency
South African Rand
Climate and average temperatures
Western and Eastern Cape - May to September is winter when it is cooler than the summer months of October to April. The north of the country sees warm days but cooler nights in the winter while the summer months of October to April are hotter but wetter.
Airlines
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, South African Airways and Nationwide
Flight time from UK
10 - 12 hours
Visa requirements
None required for British passport holders
Health requirements
Please contact your GP for up to date information
