Notes to participants
Meeting venue
The meeting will be held in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa.
Internet / Computers
A wireless connection is available free of charge.
Communication
To dial South Africa, the country code is + 27; followed by the
number.
Please note that the official language in South
Africa is English
Evening meals
Participants may have dinner at their cost in
their respective Hotels. However, you are advised to check with
organization members in case you want to leave the hotel.
Coffee / Tea breaks and Lunches
Coffee and tea will be served during the morning and afternoon breaks
at the meeting venue.
Each participant must take the breakfast in
his/her hotel.
Lunch will be served at the congress venue.
Special needs
Please inform the meeting organizers before-hand of any special needs
(i.e):
- Vegetarian
- Shellfish Allergy
- Other (Please specify)
Currency
The currency used in South Africa is South African rand (ZAR) (1 $ US
= ZAR 19.04).
You may get some cash in the local currency from
an ATM machine at the airport (visa cards and Mastercards are
accepted).
You may also change money at the airport if you
bring some cash in foreign currencies. Just tell the driver or the
hostesses who will welcome you at the airport.
Health and vaccination information
medical
For any medical
problems, please contact
Yellow fever vaccination
International Certificate of
Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required upon arrival from all
countries at the Airport in South Africa.
Clothing
The average temperature is 23-29° degrees centigrade.
Security
While most of the visits to South Africa are
trouble free, you are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in
public areas.
