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South Africa

South Africa is my least favourite country in Africa, and yes, it even makes the mark as my least fav overall.

British Backpacker Trevor Warman Attacked at Knifepoint in Cape Town

July 7, 2026July 16, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Table Mountain in South Africa

True story: Having travelled 19,000 km from Cairo, British backpacker and travel blogger Trevor Warman, was attacked at knifepoint within 20 minutes of arriving in Cape Town.

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The Cheapest ATMs in South Africa for Cash Withdrawals

August 28, 2026July 12, 2025 by Trevor Warman
NEDBANK ATM in South Africa

There are no Fee-Free ATMs in South Africa. This post details the ATM withdrawal charges at these 5 banks in South Africa as of April 2024:

  • Capitec Bank
  • Standard Bank
  • ABSA Bank
  • FNB
  • NEDBank

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Run by Trevor Warman, the blog is built entirely on over 30 years of low-budget backpacking across 130+ countries. He only writes about places he has physically set foot in. Find out more in the complete bio.

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