South Africa has an excellent road network, which is well signposted in most areas.
All visitors intending to drive are required to obtain an international drivers permit. Visitors found driving without a permit will be fined and not permitted to continue on their journey. Visitors will also not be able to rent a car without a valid driver's permit. This needs to be presented in conjunction with your international driving license.
The wearing of seatbelts is compulsory and strictly enforced by law.
We have very strict drinking and driving laws - with a maximum allowable alcohol blood content of 0.05%. This means about one glass of wine for the average woman and perhaps 1.5 or two for the average or large man.
Speed limits are clearly signposted, but generally the speed limit, on motorways / freeways is 120 km per hour and 60 km per hour in built up areas (unless otherwise indicated).
Traffic laws are strictly enforced.
Please note that in South Africa people drive on the left hand side of the road.