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Bank details
Name of Account :
ASSWA 2012
Account no
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1020080876
Branch code
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13012600
Bank
:
Nedbank
Type of Account :
Current account
Swift code
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NEDSZAJJ (for international payments) |
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Cancellation
and refunds
Cancellations must be
received in writing to asswa2012@aceconferences.co.za and will
be accepted up until 1 August 2012. Refunds will be
executed post conference less a 25% administration fee.
Cancellations received after 1 August 2012 cannot be accepted,
however, transfer of registration to another person will be
accepted and must be communicated to the Secretariat in writing
to asswa2012@aceconferences.co.za |
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Climate
Mpumalanga
is a
province
divided into
two halves,
the Highveld escarpment
and the Lowveld plains.
The west side
of Mpumalanga,
on the Highveld,
has extreme temperatures,
it is hotter, drier
and colder than
the rest
of the
province. The Lowveld experiences
a rainy
summer season,
with hot days
and warm
nights. Winters
are dry, with warm
days
and chilly nights.
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CPD accreditation
The Conference will be CPD accredited and all delegates in attendance will
receive a CPD/Attendance certificate.
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Currency
/ exchange rates
South African currency works on the decimal system with one Rand equalling
100 cents.
Denomination of Rand notes:- R200; R100; R50; R20; R10
Denomination of Coins:- R5; R2; R1; 50c; 20c; 10c
Fluctuations
in foreign exchange markets are reflected in new rates daily.
For up to date exchange rates and currency converter please visit
www.xe.com/ucc
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Electricity
and plugs
The electricity supply in South Africa is 220/230 volts, AC 50Hz. It
would be in your interest to purchase an International plug converter to
enable your plugs to be compatible with the South African plug points.
The plugs used in South Africa are standard round pin, 3 point, 15amp
plug.
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Insurance
Registration fees do not include personal travel or health insurance of
any kind. It is strongly recommended that when registering for the
Conference and booking your travel, that travel and health insurance
policies be taken out. The Organising Committee and the Conference
Secretariat do not take responsibility for any delegates failing to insure
themselves. The Organising Committee and Conference Secretariat also
accept no liability for personal injuries, or for loss or damage to
property belonging to Conference delegates, either during, or as a result
of the Conference, please check the validity and upgrading of your own
insurance for this purpose before leaving for South Africa.
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International
travel to South Africa
There are some countries that do not require a visa for entry into South
Africa. If you are unsure
whether you need to apply for a visa and to find out the various
requirements for applying, please visit http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/sa_abroad/index.htm
to see the list of South African offices abroad. You can also find further information on visa requirements on
the South African Department of Home Affairs website http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/visa_detail.asp.
Please
note that government regulations do change from time to time so please
enquire timeously with regards to visa applications.
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Letter
of invitation
The Conference Secretariat will send a letter of invitation to delegates
who request this service, please note that the letter of invitation DOES
NOT obligate the Conference Organising Committee or the Conference
Secretariat to provide any financial support to attend the Conference.
Letters of invitation will not be issued unless we are in receipt of your
registration form and payment of registration fees.
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Malaria
Malaria is endemic in the lowveld area of Mpumalanga (including
Kruger National Park and and private game reserves). It is
advised that delegates consult a health-care professional for
the latest advice on malaria prophylaxis
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Name
badges
Each
delegate will receive a name badge when registering at the Conference,
please ensure that you wear your name badge when attending any of the
Conference sessions and the social functions. Only delegates wearing
their name badges will be admitted to the sessions, social functions and
catering areas.
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Official
language of the Conference and Translation
The
official language of the Conference is English, however, the Organising
Committee will endeavour to provide French translation. |
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Time
zone
The time zone for South Africa is: South Africa’s GMT +2 hours
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Transport/Airport
shuttles
There will be
transport departing from OR Tambo International Airport
(Johannesburg) on the 14th October 2012 at 10h00, returning to
OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) on the 17th
October 2012 (leaving the conference venue at 10h00).
Please note that this is a 5 hour trip so please allow
sufficient time when booking flights as the bus will depart
promptly at above times.
Should
you be arriving or departing outside of these dates/times you
will be required to make your own arrangements for travel to and
from the conference venue.
See Car Hire details below.
Car
Hire
Avis Car Rental Mpumalanga Branch
Tel: +27 (0)14 736 3491 |
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