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Can I pay by credit card? |
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Yes, see the registration pages. |
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Can I pay by cheque? |
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Yes, although it must be drawn on a South African bank. Please inform us first so that we can make arrangements. |
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Can I pay by money order? |
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Yes, although it must be cashable in South Africa. Please inform us first so that we can make arrangements. |
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Can I pay in cash? |
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No. We would prefer not to deal directly in cash at the conference site. |
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Can I pay by bank transfer? |
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Yes, see the registration pages. |
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Will I get a receipt for my registration fees? |
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Yes, these will be handed out at the conference. |
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To which city must I fly? |
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Pretoria shares the international airport with Johannesburg (airport code JNB). From that airport, it is a 40 minute drive to Pretoria. Virtually every airline flying to South Africa has flights to Johannesburg, and sometimes also to Cape Town. South Africa is a large country, and driving to Pretoria from Durban is more than 6 hours, from Cape Town more than 16 hours. |
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Do I need a visa to visit South Africa? |
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Most people with passports from the US, Canada, Western Europe, and much of Asia do not need visas if there intended stay is under 3 months; everyone should confirm with their travel agent or South African consulate. In any case, your passport should be valid for 6 months beyond the end of your intended stay in South Africa. |
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In which building will the conference be held? |
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It will be held in the CSIR (Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research) Conference Center, near the University of Pretoria, in East Pretoria. For more information (including maps/directions) go to www.csir.co.za/conference |
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Do I need vaccinations to visit South Africa? |
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If you are coming from a Yellow Fever country, you may need your vaccination certificate (check with your South African consulate). Otherwise, you usually do not need any vaccinations (again, check with your doctor or South African consulate). |
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Can I drink the water in South Africa? |
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Tap water in cities is safe to drink. |
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Will I have access to medical care? |
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South Africa has good medical care and ready-access to pharmacies (drug stores). As always, it is a good idea to have travel insurance covering unforeseen medical expenses. |
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Do I need to take any preventive medication against malaria? |
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The Pretoria and the Johannesburg area are NOT malaria zones and if this is the only area you're visiting you do not need to take any preventive medication against malaria. If you plan to visit any areas that are within malaria zones (e.g. Kruger National Park) during your stay in South Africa, however, you should take the necessary precautions. Check with your doctor or your South African consulate whether the areas you intend to visit are malaria zones. Prophylatics or preventive medication for malaria such as Paludrine/Daramal are available at local pharmacies without prescription. |
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