Hi all,

I'm going on a class trip to South Africa in a couple months, and wanted to iron out a couple details before leaving.

1. Do debit cards have to be one of those "smart chip" cards like in Europe? I don't really want to be stuck with a non-accepted card there.

2. Tipping etiquette; I read the sticky which dates to 2007. Still valid?

3. Electricity: I read that most of SA uses a 3-prong, 220V socket; are there any places that run the European 2-prong? I'll be in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Thanks in advance for any comments and advise!