Heifer-South Africa only works with existing community groups and considers applications from groups only, not individuals. The procedure entails a letter from the group to our nearest office requesting Heifer-South Africa's assistance. The office will post an application form to the group for completion. On receiving the completed application form, Heifer-South Africa staff will evaluate the content and decide whether Heifer-South Africa can in fact be of any assistance.

Heifer-South Africa is involved in combating hunger, alleviating poverty and restoring the environment by providing appropriate livestock, training and related services to poor families. Heifer-South Africa uses livestock to assist people to produce food and income for themselves. Animals produce products such as milk, eggs and meat that provide essential protein lacking in the diet of many poor people. Surplus products can be sold to generate income to purchase medicines or pay for school fees.

Yes, if there is a demand by project participants for such animals. We provide families that are: of high quality, young, sexually mature, healthy animals to ensure high productivity over a long period. Should your animals meet these requirements we will gladly use them if they can be transported to where we need them.

Staff of Heifer-South Africa are accountable to a democratically elected Board of Directors. Board members represent various sectors of society such as government, business, education, other NGO's and are usually senior staff within their organisations. The Board has the role of ensuring that the mission of the organisation is being achieved and that financial audits are complied with.

Yes, Heifer-South Africa is a registered section 21 company (Reg. No. 2000/015804/08) as is a registered Non Profit Organisation (Reg. No. 013-484NPO). Unfortunately donations made in South Africa are not tax deductible at this stage. In the US, contributions to Heifer International are tax deductible. Heifer International is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Heifer International tax identification number: 35-1019477

To become a monthly donor you can complete the form found on our donations page and it will be arranged on your behalf click this link Monthly Donor or you can arrange with your bank directly using our details below

South Africa is served by more than 70 international airlines. The flights from Europe are generally overnight and are a dinner-bed-and-breakfast away. The direct flights between the USA and Johannesburg or Cape Town are about 15 hours and flights between London and Johannesburg take about 12 hours.

South Africa's unit of currency is the rand, which is divided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2 and R5, and notes in denominations of R10, R20, R50, R100 and R200. With a favourable exchange rate for many international currencies, you'll find South Africa a very inexpensive destination.

The standard electricity supply in South Africa is 220/230 volts AC 50 Hz. Appliances compatible with all international plugs are obtainable locally or most hotels will have adaptors available. If you wish to bring your own adaptor, it can be purchased in any travel store.

Drive South Africa has a wide range of camping equipment, cooking equipment, vehicle spares and other travel extras available for purchase. Our staff have travelled extensively around Southern Africa and will assist in selecting the correct travel extras to suite your Southern Africa trip. We will buy the equipment back from you when you return the vehicle.

The prices listed for Heifer-South Africa's animals includes the cost of purchasing and transporting quality animals, training and support services provided to project participants as well as the construction of appropriate shelters for the animals.

South Africa is a safe place for international travelers. Our clients and their families are normally only in a large city when we meet you at the Customs exit at Johannesburg International Airport. Shabalala Safaris recommends the primary use of travelers' checks or credit cards rather than carrying large amounts of cash. The staff at Shabalala Safaris is committed to the health and safety of you and your party while you are in our care.

FARM-Africa works in South Africa despite its status as a 'middle income' country because the majority of black South Africans live in extreme poverty in rural areas, often in desperate need for help with the management of their natural resources. We believe that the lessons drawn from our work with smallholder farmers in East Africa has relevance for smallholder farmers in South Africa where such capacity may not exist.

LPA Home Page <http://www.lpa.org.za/> contains a list of all companies that have joined the Linux Professionals Association (LPA).

To find out if you require a visa or pay South African visa tariffs, please see the list of countries exempt from visa control.

Our advise is limited to immigration procedure. In this regard, the Immigration Act 13 of 200 does not place any restrictions on clients who wish to purchase property in South Africa. The Immigration Act does however regulate foreigner's admission, residence in and departure from the Republic. In other words the fact that a client intends to purchase or has already purchased a house in South Africa does not affect or influence the above-named regulatory process.

You will need a passport that is valid six months beyond your departure date. Make sure you have blank pages in the back for a stamp. Make a copy of your passport and keep it separate from where you keep your passport. It is much easier to obtain a new passport if you have a copy of your passport.

No, it just takes time. Upon arrival, after passing through passport control, you will pick up your checked baggage. Proceed to your airline's help desk in the luggage area and tell them you have a firearm as checked baggage. They will assist you in getting your rifle. You must then head to the South African Police Service firearm control office and register your firearm with the SAPS using SAPA Form 520. This is a little time consuming because it is a long form.

The South African Rand is the used in South Africa for all purchases. You can see how your currency converts by linking to the following web site: www.xe.com/ucc You may exchange your currency for Rand at the airport when you arrive or at a bank on the way to the hunting area. Travelers checks and all major currencies can be exchanged at banks and various exchange companies. Banks are open Monday - Friday 9am-3:30pm and Saturday 8:30am-11am. Most ATM machines support the Cirrus network cards.

In summer in the US, South Africa is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time, 7 hours ahead of Central Daylight Time, 8 hours ahead of Mountain Daylight Time and 9 hours ahead of Pacific Daylight Time. See table below for explanation.

Budget vehicles ideal for backpackers, students and budget-travellers (vehicles older than 10 years). If you don't see the vehicle you are looking for on our website or if we don't have it in stock, we will find it!

We expect WHO to state the nature of the disease. If the transmission is remote and is not carried by birds and the probability of reaching this part of the world is considered remote, we are prepared to continue providing the cover. If the transmission mode is a clear and present danger, we will follow the precautions recommended by the government and the cover will be suspended.

Dating South Africa provides a safe, secure and anonymous way to find and communicate with people of your choice. In a nutshell, you choose a username (a screen name or alias) and set up a profile describing yourself and the type of person and relationship your are looking for. You can view other people's profiles by searching the site and in turn they can view your profile. When you find someone that interests you, you can send a message via the site to their username.

While some e-zines and print publications offer freelance writers a standard rate per word; others offer a fixed price and prescribe length of article. Others base their payment criteria on topic, length of article, inclusion of visual material, etc. All advertised writing assignments indicate payment structure.

Yes, we offer low weekend rates. Weekend deals apply strictly from Thursday 12h00 to Monday 12h00 and must include Saturday and Sunday, minimum 2 days, maximum four. No grace period will be considered for late return of cars and the rate will revert to the daily rate.

The FDA facilitates a campaign called "I SUPPORT AFRICA" - This campaign allows the "you and I" of this world to participate in Africa's Development and will continue to lobby support for Africa within the framework of the NEPAD plea: The African peoples must take up the challenge of mobilising in support of the implementation of this initiative (NEPAD) by setting up, at all levels, structures for organisation, mobilisation and action!" We encourage people to add their name to the list of 'Afric.

We prefer our guests to come between May 1st and Sept 30th. This is late fall, winter and early spring for us so our weather is quite nice. If your schedule doesn't permit these dates, we will be happy to accommodate you when your schedule allows.

No immunizations are required to enter South Africa. A tetanus booster and Hepatitis A vaccines are recommended by the Center for Disease Control. We recommend you look at the CDC web site at www.cdc.gov/travel/safrica.htm to learn more about health issues in South Africa. It's a good idea to consult with your personal physician about traveling to Africa well before you leave. The primary hunting area for Shabalala Safaris is malaria free.

The Republic of South Africa is more than a country; it is a republic with an elected president. Since the 1994 elections, it is redivided into nine provinces, roughly along tribal lines: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, NorthWest Province, Gauteng, Northern Province, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.