Local Services in South Africa

About 90% of South Africa´s 46-million populations have at least one mobile phone in 2007. The 3 major wireless network providers are Vodacom, MTN South Africa, and Cell C. Telkom, the most sophisticated fixed landline system in Africa, is the main provider of telephone lines in South Africa. By the end of 2001, there are at least 150 internet providers (ISP) operating in the country. Broadband Internet services are provided through fixed lines (Telkom), wireless (Sentech, iBurst, Vodacom, Cell C, MTN), and satellite options (Sentech and Telkom). About 347 FM and least 14 AM radio stations, and more than 500 TV stations are currently airing in South Africa.

South Africa has a total of 727 domestic and international airports located all over the country. the OR Tambo International Ariport , formerly known as Johannesburg International Airport, is Africa´s busiest airport with accommodating almost 20 million passengers in 2007. it is also serves as the hub for South African Airways (SAA), largest domestic and international carrier of South Africa. The Metrorail is a major passenger railway service running in several urban areas in South Africa. It has a total of 471 stations divided into 5 regions: the Witwatersrand; Tshwane; Durban; Eastern Cape; and Western Cape.

Popular and remarkable shopping malls are situated in most urban cities such as the Gateway Theatre of Shopping or simply "Gateway" which is the largest shopping mall in South Africa. It has 18 movie houses, more than 300 stores, a 4000-sq. meter skate park, a theme park, and the highest indoor rock climbing facility in the world. Other worth visiting shopping centers is the Sandton City in Johannesburg and the Canal Walk in Cape Town.