Safety precautions you may want to consider include:

• Always keep a copy of your identity document and passport on you.

• Use accredited booking agents and choose accommodation that has been graded or endorsed by a local tourism authority. When in doubt check with ECPTA.

• Avoid carrying large sums of cash and try not to have expensive jewellery and cameras in plain sight.

• Do not leave belongings unattended.

• Keep your money in a money belt under your clothing.

• Do not venture into any unknown areas alone.

• Heed advice from your hosts on places to avoid after dark.

• Be aware of suspicious looking characters.

• Do not let strangers assist you at ATMs and be alert.

• Always let somebody know where you are going, how long you will be gone for and don’t forget your face mask.

• Street children and beggars may approach you, please give food instead of money.

• Always ask for the identity of safety officials. You have the right to ask officers to identify themselves.

POLICE STATIONS

Port Elizabeth   041 394 6000
East London   043 707 0687/2
Port Alfred   046 624 1583
Queenstown   045 808 6030
Mthatha   047 501 1010/1000
Stutterheim   043 683 1996/2828
Makhanda   046 603 9152/9111

HOSPITALS

Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital   041 392 3911
Netcare Greenacres Port Elizabeth   041 390 7000
Life St Georges Port Elizabeth   041 392 6111
Frere Hospital East London   043 709 1111
Life St Dominics East London   043 707 9000
Life Beacon Bay East London   03 711 5100
Port Alfred Hospital   046 604 4000
Life Queenstown Private Hospital   045 838 4110
Mthatha General Hospital   047 502 4432/3
Stutterheim Provincial Hospital   043 683 1313