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South Africa

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Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 11 October 2009


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health Section (outbreak of measles).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.

(see travel advice legal disclaimer)

Travel advice for this country

Local laws and customs

Drug taking and smuggling is an offence.  The punishments can be severe.
 
Homosexuality is permitted.  South Africa has introduced legislation which bans any discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

For more general information for different types of travellers see Your Trip.

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