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The hitchability in South Africa varies widely from part to part and road to road. Inside the Gauteng region hitchhiking is '''very hard''' but in most parts its doable. In some parts (like northwestern South Africa) it is not uncommon to see people waving money instead of their thumbs to indicate that they would be ready to pay for a ride. Needless to say this complicated things slightly for someone who's trying to hitchhike for free.

Most people of Western countries don't require a visa and shouldn't encounter any hustle at all at the border. All borders are crossable on foot. You'll most likely get a stamp which is valid for 90 days in the country.