Telecommunications Direct dialling is available from South Africa on dial code 0931 followed by the area code and then subscribers number. 40 Telex and faxes are available. The Netherlands is at the forefront of modern telecommunications technology. The metric system is utilised. General Good public transportation by bus and streetcar is available.
Rental automobiles are available.
An international or state-driving license is acceptable. Religions are Roman Catholic and Protestant, Muslim and other faiths. For first time imports we suggest a confirmed letter of credit. The Standard Bank of South Africa has the capacity to confirm letters of credit issued by prime Netherlands banks. Once the importer and the exporter become accustomed to each other, business can be conducted on an open account basis or on a bill for collection basis.