| Q - What is Malaria? |
A - Malaria is a potentially fatal disease caused by the biting of mosquito's.
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| Q - Where in South Africa will you find Malaria? |
A - Malaria areas are:
Northern and Eastern Mpumalanga,
Northern Kwa Zulu Natal and the
border areas of the Northern and North West Provinces.
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| Q - When during the year is the malaria risk at its highest? |
A - During the warmer and wetter months of November to April. The risk is reduced as from May through to October, but preventative actions must still be taken.
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| Q - How can I avoid Malaria? |
| A - Both Anti-Malaria medication and personal protection measures is essential. back to top |
| Q - Where can I find additional information on Malaria? |
A - The following links provide the latest information on Malaria in Africa:
www.malaria.co.za
www.malaria.org.za
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| Q - What is the South African weather like and where can I find detailed information? |
A - The climate in South Africa generally range from Mediterranean in the southwestern corner of the country to temperate in the interior plateau, and subtropical in the northeast. Most of the country has warm, sunny days and cool nights. Rainfall generally occurs during summer (November through March), although in the southwest, around Cape Town, rainfall occurs in winter (from June through August). Temperatures are influenced by variations in elevation, terrain, and ocean currents more than latitude. The following link contain detailed information on weather in South Africa:
www.weathersa.co.za
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