Driving is on the left hand side of the road. A valid international driver s licence is required and it is necessary to have a minimum of 5 years driving experience and for the applicant to be older than 25 years of age. Rail and air transport run between towns and cities. Foreign Exchange Strict exchange controls exist for residents of the Republic. The Reserve Bank, through the authorised dealers, relaxes or tightens its controls as economic conditions change.
Foreigners can freely transfer funds into South Africa for investment purposes.
Traveller's cheques and foreign currency notes of all major currencies can be exchanged at any commercial bank. Most major credit cards are accepted. Participation in the foreign exchange market is restricted to a number of authorised foreign exchange dealers. The financial rand was abolished in March 1995. Current account payments and receipts are generally unrestricted.