IDD is available. Country code: 27.

Roaming agreements exist with international mobile phone companies. Coverage extends to most urban areas.

Internet cafes are present around the country.

South Africa's many broadcasters and publications reflect the diversity of the population as a whole. Well-established state-run and commercial TV networks broadcast nationally, and hundreds of thousands of viewers subscribe to pay-TV services operated by major cable and satellite company Multichoice. Deregulation in 1996 led to a proliferation of radio stations. The constitution provides for freedom of the press, and this is generally respected in practice.
Press: The main newspapers are in English and Afrikaans, and include Cape Argus, The Citizen, Daily Dispatch, Mercury, Sowetan and The Star (website: www.thestar.co.za).
TV: SABC is a state broadcaster operating three national TV networks; E.tv is a free-to-air commercial network; M-Net is a pay-TV network.
Radio: SABC is a state broadcaster with 20 regional and national services in 11 languages. Other radio channels are: YFM, 702 Talk Radio and Channel Africa.

Airmail to Europe takes up to seven days. Post office hours: Generally Mon-Fri 0830-1630, Sat 0800-1130. Some transactions may not be carried out Mon-Fri after 1530 or Sat after 1100. The smaller post offices close for lunch 1300-1400.