Where a country does not have a South African Diplomatic Mission, please apply to a mis-sion in the nearest neighbouring country. Where a country does not have a South African Diplomatic Mission, please apply to a mis-sion in the nearest neighbouring country. It is essential that the formality of visa applications be dealt with at least eight weeks prior to the congress. Delegates travelling to South Africa on passports that require visas and who plan to visit neighbouring states, must ensure that they obtain multi-entry visas for South Africa. Climate and clothing Seasons are the reverse of the northern hemisphere and September is the start of spring.
Durban weather is generally warm and sunny during the day with mild, warm evenings.
September tem-perature in Durban will vary between 15 and 24 C. Casual, comfortable clothing may be worn throughout the congress. Companions should remember comfortable walking shoes, sun-block and sunhats for the daily outings. No special precautions are needed prior to a visit to Durban. However, it is advisable that delegates planning to visit the Kruger National Park or the Hluhluwe Game Reserve take a course of anti-malarial treatment in advance of their visit, thus a visit to their doctor at home is suggested before departure. Health care is expensive in South Africa and all visitors are urged to take out full health insurance before travelling.