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Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
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Banks and Building Societies
All major South African banks and building societies have branches in Paarl.
Banking services are generally available from 09:00 to 15:30 (Mon-Fri) and
08:30-11:30 (Sat), although some do have extended hours.
Geriatric Services
There are 3 homes for the aged in Paarl.
ACVV Tel. +27 (0)21 872 2738
Oude Renbaan Tel. +27 (0)21 863 2202
Groenleegte Tel. +27 (0)21 872 8977
Churches
All the major religious denominations are represented.
Cultural and Service Organisations
A complete list is available from the Paarl Tourism offices.
Drakenstein Municipality
Located in Berg River Boulevard
Tel. +27 (0)21 807 4500
Emergency Services:
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Telephone
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Ambulance
Fire brigade
Police
Electricity
Water
Hospital
Paarl-Med 24
SPCA |
10177
+27 (0)21 888 5275
+27 (0)21 807 4000
+27 (0)21 872 2557
+27 (0)21 807 4715
+27 (0)21 860 2500
+27 (0)21 872 0565
+27 (0)21 863 2720 |
Libraries
There are 3 libraries: Mill Street, Mbekweni and Drakenstein, Tel. +27 (0)21
807 4500.
Media
The local newspaper, as well as all national newspapers are available.
See Paarl Post or Tel. +27 (0)21 871 1711
Medical
The Paarl Provincial Hospital is in Hospital Street, Tel. +27 (0)21 860 2500.
The Paarl Medi-Clinic is in Berlyn Street, Tel. +27 (0)21 807 8000.
Paarl Med 24 is on Patriot Plein, Tel. +27 (0)21 872 0560.
Postal Information
Post Offices are open from 08:00-16:30 during the week and to 12:00 on
Saturdays. Telegrams may be sent from Post Offices or telephoned through on
1028.
Telephone Service
Telephones are fully automatic with direct dialling to most parts of the
world. Telephone cards are available at Post Offices and cafès. The South
African dialing code is +27 and Paarl (0)21.
Dial 1023 for number enquiries, free of charge.
Dial 1026 for the correct local time.
Veterinary
Paarl Animal hospital is in Market Street, Tel. +27 (0)21 871 1703. See SPCA
under Emergency Numbers.
Weather
Telephone +27 (0)21 40881 for the weather forecast for the coastal region.
Average temperature: Winter - 14 °C; Summer - 29 °C.
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