Minimum age is 18 years. Drivers between 18 and 21 are subject to young drivers surcharge.

Travel Advisories and Warnings in South Africa

The Speed limit in South Africa is 120kph on the open road, 100 km/h on smaller roads and between 60 km/h and 80 km/h in towns.

We're not sure what smaller roads mean but, as usual, err on the side of safety.

Non-residents may drive with a valid license from their own country.

Drunk driving laws are strictly enforced and .05 percent mg/ml blood alcohol will possibly give you a 10 years prison sentence and a $10,000 fine.