
New limit on how much cash South Africans can have on them when travelling
The National Treasury has changed the limit on the amount of South African banknotes that can be carried in cash when entering or exiting the country.
SATURDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2026, 08:50

The National Treasury has changed the limit on the amount of South African banknotes that can be carried in cash when entering or exiting the country.

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