South Africa Power Plugs, Wall Sockets & Electrical Outlets

In South Africa, power plugs and sockets (electrical outlets) of Type C (CEE 7/16 (Europlug), two round pins, ungrounded), Type M (BS 546 (15A), three large round pins in triangular pattern, grounded) and Type N (IEC 60906-1, three round pins in triangular pattern, grounded) are used. Wall sockets run at 230V and 50Hz. Check if you need a travel adapter, electrical adapter or voltage converter before travelling to South Africa.