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  General Opening Hours

  Most shops and businesses are open between 09h00 and 17h00 on weekdays and on Saturdays until 13h00.

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  Health Safety

  When visiting any major city, visitors should take certain health and safety precautions.

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  Language

  While the most commonly spoken language in Cape Town is Afrikaans, English is most commonly understood.

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  Money And Tipping

  The local currency is the South African rand.

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  Keeping In Touch

  Some useful information about communications in Cape Town.

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  Weather

  Cape Town is never out of season, with a particularly good, long summer from November to March.