South Africa Guide: Travel & Leisure
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Cars
Buying or renting
The huge size of the country and often poor and confusing public transport within cities can make driving a preferable option within South Africa. Road safety standards are, however, not great. It’s important to take a lot of care so as not to join the ranks of the 13,802 who died in road traffic accidents there in 2012.
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Public transport
Trains, planes, buses and taxis
South Africa enjoys good travel infrastructure throughout most of the country, meaning traversing its vast area shouldn’t be too difficult a task. In fact most of the issues come within urban areas, where congestion can be extreme and road safety standards low.
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Johannesburg
A modern city packed with fascinating history
Despite being South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg is often overlooked thanks to the alluring natural beauty of Cape Town. The cosmopolitan capital is, however, very much on the rise, and constantly adding to the already long list of reasons to visit.
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