Mobile
Telephone
Roaming agreements exist with international mobile
phone companies and coverage extends to the majority of urban areas.
Internet
Internet cafes are present around South Africa.
Media
South Africa's several broadcasters and publications reflect the
range of the population as a whole. Well established state
run and commercial TV networks broadcast nationally, and 100's of
1000's of viewers subscribe to pay TV services operated by major
satellite and cable company Multichoice. Deregulation in 1996 led
to an abundance of radio stations. The constitution provides for
freedom of the press, and this is usually respected in practice.
Press
The major newspapers are in English and Afrikaans, and include Mercury,
Daily Dispatch, Cape Argus, The Citizen, Sowetan and The
Star.
TV
SABC is a state broadcaster operating 3 national TV networks, E.tv
is a free to air commercial network, M-Net is a pay TV network.
Radio
SABC is a state broadcaster with 20 regional and national services
in 11 languages. Other radio channels include 702 Talk Radio, YFM
and Channel Africa.
Post
Airmail to Europe takes up to 7 days.
Post office hours are generally Monday to Friday
8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Saturday 8.00 am to 11.30 pm. Some transactions
may not be carried out Monday to Friday after 3.30 pm or Sat after
11.00 am . The smaller post offices close for lunch 1.00 pm to 2.00
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