Holidays falling on a Sunday are observed the following Monday. Most inhabitants profess Christianity of some form and belong to either Catholic, Anglican and other protestant denominations, Afrikaner Calvinist churches or African independent churches. There are also significant Hindu, Muslim and Jewish communities, and traditional beliefs are still practiced widely, sometimes in conjunction with Christianity. So cial Conventions Handshaking is the usual form of greeting. Normal courtesies should be shown when visiting someone's home.
Casual wear is widely acceptable.
Smoking is prohibited during cinema and theatre performances. It is customary to tip porters, waiters, taxi drivers, caddies and room service. By law, hotel rates do not include a service charge.