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DR KENNETH KAUNDA DISTRICT TRAVEL TIPS

Banks & Money

The currency unit is the Rand, denoted by the symbol R, with 100 cents making up R1 ( one Rand). Foreign currency can be exchanged at local banks and Bureaux de Changes Most najor international credit cards such as American Express, Dinner Club, MasterCard, Visa and their affiliates are widely accepted.

Car Hire

Car Hire Companies are located in Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom.

Climate

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District is renowned for its yet pleasant summer and mild winter. It is characterised by almost year-round sunshine with hot summer (October To March). Winter is relatively mild ( May To July). Generally Dr Kenneth Kaunda District’s weather is very pleasant.

Disabled Travellers

Generally speaking, our facilities for disabled visitors can be improved, and this is an area our government is working on. An increasing number of accommodation establishments have wheelchairs ramps and bathroom facilities for the disabled

Driving

Non-residents are permitted to drive with a driving license issued and valid in their country provided it bears the photograph and signature of the holder and is in English. If your driver’s license does not meet these requirements, an international driver’s license is required. Driving on the left and wearing a seatbelts is compulsory.

Water

As a rule, tap water in South Africa is safe to drink as it is treated and is free of harmful microorganism.

Health & Safety

We have a well-developed infrastructure, high standards of water treatment and medical facilities equal to the best in the world.

Personal Safety

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District is one of the safest places that one can visit in South Africa. Dr Kenneth Kaunda can be safely visited by tourists provided they take basic common-sense precautions ( for example not walking alone in deserted areas at night and being circumspect about how photographic equipments or flashy jeweller you carry.

Shopping

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District offers major shopping centers and malls operating 7 days a week, from 08:00 to 17:30 and on Sundays operates from 09:00 to 11:00

Medical Care

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District has a number of Public & Private hospitals and clinics offering excellent service. Here is a list of Private and Public Hospitals around Dr Kenneth Kaunda district:

HOSPITALS IN KLERKSDORP

NAME	ADDRESS	CONTACTS
Anncron clinic	Corner Yusuf Dadoo and Hartley Wilkoppies	018 468 1031
Wilmad private hospital	Ametis street Wilkoppies	018 468 7700
Sunningdale private hospital	12 Van Ryneveld street Wilkoppies	018 462 7536
Westvaal hospital	Hospital Road Orkney	018 478 3010
Duff Scott hospital	Mines Road Stillfontein	018 484 1751
Klerksdorp hospital	Cnr OR Thambo and Margretha Prinsloo street Klerksdorp	018 406 4200
Tshepong hospital	Benjamin- Oliphant Jouberton	018 406 3260

HOSPITALS IN POTCHEFSTROOM

NAME	ADDRESS	CONTACT
Potchefstroom Medi-Clinic	Meyer street Potchefstroom	018 293 7000
Potchefstroom hospital	75 Kruis street Potchefstroom	018 293 4400

HOSPITALS IN WOLMARANSSTAD

NAME	ADDRESS	CONTACT
Nic Bodenstein hospital	Van Riebeeck straat Wolmaransstad	018 596 7100

HOSPITALS IN VENTERSDORP

NAME	ADDRESS	CONTACT
VENTERSDORP HOSPITAL	19 Grens street Ventersdorp	018 264 2081


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