Hangi Bookings

If you have not yet been contacted re-booking to attend the Hangi on 20 th September and wish to attend please phone our Chairman Eleanor Brosnihan on or before Monday 14th to confirm your booking.  mobile: 072 156 6097 or anyone else on the Committee.

Current Advice Level: "High degree of caution"
Change Summary:
On 8 September 2015, the US Government warned its citizens of information that extremists may be targeting US interests in South Africa, possibly including US Government facilities and other facilities with identifiable US business interests. Australians in South Africa should consider this information when planning their activities and take appropriate steps to enhance their personal security. The level of this advice has not changed.  We continue to advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in South Africa.

• There have been demonstrations and targeted violence between taxi and Uber drivers in Johannesburg, and taxi drivers and bus service operators in Mamelodi, Pretoria. You should avoid any areas where violence is taking place, and monitor local media for updates on the situation. See Safety and security.
• From 1 June 2015, parents and guardians will need to carry, and produce on request, a full (unabridged) birth certificate as well as a valid travel document (passport) for children under the age of 18. There are additional conditions for minors travelling with only one parent or unaccompanied, see Entry and exit.
• There have been reports of race-related violence in the villages of Kwa Mushu and Umlazi in Kwa-Zulu Natal, and in the central business districts of Durban and Johannesburg. See Safety and security.
• There has been an increase in the number of robberies at shopping centres in and around Johannesburg and Pretoria. While these have been mostly non-violent, visitors to big malls should remain vigilant at all times.
• The rate of HIV/AIDS infection in South Africa is very high. You should exercise appropriate precautions if engaging in activities that expose you to risk of infection.
• See Travel Smart for general advice for all travellers.
• Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
  • organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
  • register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
  • subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
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Travel Advisory from Australian High Commission

Current Advice Level: "High degree of caution"
Change Summary:
On 8 September 2015, the US Government warned its citizens of information that extremists may be targeting US interests in South Africa, possibly including US Government facilities and other facilities with identifiable US business interests. Australians in South Africa should consider this information when planning their activities and take appropriate steps to enhance their personal security. The level of this advice has not changed.  We continue to advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in South Africa.