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Foreign representation in South Africa

The Italian Consulate

Consolato Generale d'Italia 
Johannesburg
37 Second Street
Houghton Estate
2196

P.O. Box 46306
Orange Grove
2119

Tel: 011 728 1392/3  or  7281309  or 728 1611  
Fax: 011 7283834
Email: info.johannesburg@esteri.it
website: www.consjohannesburg.esteri.it 

The Dutch Consulate

100 Strand Street
Cape Town
8000

P.O. Box 346
Cape Town 
8000

Telephone: 021 421 5660
Fax: 021 418 2690
E-mail: kaa@minbuza.nl

 The Spanish Consulate

Southern Life Centre
37 Shortmarket Str
Cape Town

169 Pine Street
Arcadia
Pretoria

Tel: 021 222 415-8
Fax: 021 222 328

The Belgium Consulate

P.O. Box 2717
Cape Town 
8000

158 Jan Smuts Building
Walters Avenue9
3d floor West Core
Rosebank
Johannesburg

Tel: 011 912 9600
Fax: 011 447 5496

The Venezuelan Consulate 

474 Hatfield Gables South
Hilda Street
Hatfield
Pretoria

Vicente Vallenilla (Ambassador to South Africa)
E-Mail:  embasudaf@icon.co.za

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General Safety Tips

• Always be aware of your surroundings, and pay particular attention to the people around you.
• Report suspicious circumstances and characters to the nearest police station (see useful and emergency contacts) or alternatively you can call 10111. Should a police officer be nearby, you could also inform him/her. The South African Police (SAP) is identified by blue uniforms and clearly marked white cars with SAPS signage in blue. If you have an armed response company (such as ADT or Chubb) or you live in a gated community, ensure that you know the relevant telephone number/s off by heart.
• One of our local radio stations, 94.7 Highveld Stereo’s holding company, Primedia has a launched a Crime Line whereby you can report any crime you may have witnessed or any suspicious behaviour that you may have seen. This can be done by going onto www.crimeline.co.za or alternatively you can SMS (text) 32211.
• Always keep your belongings out of view (especially when driving and walking in the street.) Avoid wearing anything flashy such as jewellery, expensive watches, eyewear etc.
• Keep travel documents, money and expensive jewellery in a safe place rather than carrying it around with you.
• If you carry a handbag it is advisable that you keep it closed at all times.
• Avoid hanging your handbag over the back of your chair in side walk cafes and indoor restaurants or even in the office. Place it under the table near your feet and be conscious of where it is at all times.
• Lost passports should be reported to your country’s embassy or consulate and the South African Police Service (SAPS) immediately (please see details of foreign representation in South Africa on this website.)
• Lock as you go: even if you are just going to the shop, ensure that you lock all your doors, windows and patio sliding doors.
• Before embarking on a trip or excursion, it is important to know exactly where you are going. Ensure that you carry a good guidebook and map on your person at all times so that in the event that you get lost, you are able to find your way.
• Where ever possible travel with your mobile phone and ensure that it has a fully charged battery.
• Generally speaking it is not advisable for foreigners to go into townships, informal settlements and downtown areas. Like many countries in the world, until you are familiar with the area, it is unsafe to walk around at night or use ATMs. We urge you to stay clear of dark and isolated places.

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Street Smart Guide

The Street Smart Guide is a comprehensive guide to living in SA. A lot of the information you may have read before coming to South Africa, so this serves as a both as reminder and information guide. You will see that there are many extra’s such as maps, places to go, advice, shopping centre info etc. So it is well worth downloading the information and carrying it on you at all times.

Click here to view Street Smart Guide link

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