Some useful information about communications in Cape Town:
Roaming mobile network services are available in South Africa.
If you wish to join a South African mobile network, you can buy or hire a cell phone at the airport or at most of the major shopping centres.
Blue public phones operate on coins (50c, R1 and R5 coins are best), while green public phones operate with local Telkom phone cards, which you can purchase in a variety of shops and post offices. Most public phones advertise the closest sale point.
Local couriers can help you ship your purchases home and deal with formalities. Check with Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centres for contacts.
Postage stamps are available at Post Offices, as well as at some Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centres.
Internet café charges are reasonable. You will find internet café facilities at some Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centres.
Many hotels and accommodation establishments have wireless internet connections. Ask before you book.
Contact Cape Town Tourism for more advice:
Phone: +27 (0)86 132 2223
Email: info@capetown.travel
Twitter: @CapeTownTourism
Facebook: I ♥ Cape Town