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Electricity
Current is 220/240 volts at 50 cycles per second. A three-point round-pin adapter plugs should be brought for razors and hairdryers.

Embassies and the High Commission
For visa information contact the following:

• The UK - The South Africa High Commission, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DP. Tel: 0171-451 7299.
  
• Republic of Ireland - South African Embassy, Alexander House, Earlsford Centre, Earlsford Terrace, Dublin 2. Tel: 661-5553. Fax: 661-5590.
• Denmark - South African Embassy, Gammel Vartov VEJ, No 8, 2900 Hellerup, Copenhagen. Tel: 031-180155. Fax: 031-184006.
  
• Finland - South African Embassy, Rahapajankatu 1 A5, 00160 Helsinki. Tel: 080 658288. Fax: 080-658365.
• Norway - South African Embassy, Drammensveren 88c, 0205 Oslo. Tel: 022-447910. Fax: 022-443975.
• Sweden - South African Embassy, Linnegatan 76, 11523 Stockholm. Tel: 0824-3950. Fax: 0866-07136.
• For Visas for visiting neighbouring countries, please contact the respective High Commission or Embassy.

Emergencies
Dial 10111 for the police and 10177 for an ambulance.

Employment in South Africa
For a work permit application for, please contact the South African Consulate - Tel: 0171 925 8900.

Entertainment
South Africa enjoys a lively nightlife, with discos and night clubs open until the early hours. Entertainment ranges from ballet and opera performances through to pop concerts. Some venues, such as Sun City in North-West province, attract world famous stars. Most main centres have their own museums and art galleries. There are also craft centres showing the skills of South African artists.