

<!-- Home: no -->{"id":73054,"date":"2025-03-19T12:24:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T12:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/countries-supported\/virtual-phone-number-in-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T12:21:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:21:48","slug":"virtual-phone-number-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/it\/aiuto\/argomenti-di-aiuto\/telefonia\/countries-supported\/virtual-phone-number-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual phone number in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Have your own phone number in South Africa for a few dollars per month. Incoming calls can be forwarded anywhere worldwide at the cost of a local call.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this article we will explain how it works and how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/sign-up\/?nrcountry=ZAF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get a virtual phone number<\/a> in South Africa now.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"inline cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/sign-up\/?nrcountry=ZAF\">GET A SOUTH AFRICA NUMBER<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thomas-bennie-B21WLsX6a5c-unsplash-1024x503.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39921\" src=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thomas-bennie-B21WLsX6a5c-unsplash-1024x503.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thomas-bennie-B21WLsX6a5c-unsplash-1024x503.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thomas-bennie-B21WLsX6a5c-unsplash-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thomas-bennie-B21WLsX6a5c-unsplash-768x377.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A virtual number is a real phone number<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/what-is-a-virtual-phone-number\/\">virtual phone number<\/a> is actually a normal, real phone number. The only difference is that a virtual number isn&#8217;t connected to any physical phone line or to any <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SIM_card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIM-card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can make and answer calls with free apps for <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sonetel.sonetel2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/sonetel-2-0\/id1316979268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> or your <a href=\"https:\/\/app.sonetel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">laptop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>People calling your South African virtual phone number will have the same experience as if calling a regular local number.<\/p>\n<p>When you make calls from your number &#8211; people you call will see your number before answering.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/sign-up\/?nrcountry=ZAF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get your South Africa phone number here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Virtual phone number\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lwQGvXc12Dc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Different types of numbers<\/h2>\n<p>In South Africa there are three types of numbers that you can purchase as virtual phone numbers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>City numbers<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\">These phone numbers are related to a city, such as <strong>21<\/strong> for Cape Town or <b>10 <\/b>for Johannesburg. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Telephone_numbers_in_South_Africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">many area codes<\/a> in South Africa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>National numbers<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\">These numbers are not related to any city and are mainly used by businesses. National numbers start with <strong>87<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Mobile numbers<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\">These are regular mobile numbers \u2013 but not connected to a SIM card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Toll free numbers<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\">These numbers are free for the caller to call &#8211; as long as they are calling from within South Africa. Toll free numbers start with <strong>800<\/strong>. The owner of the phone number pays an extra per minute fee for all calls received.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Who can buy a South African phone number?<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone in the world can buy a phone number in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>City numbers are however reserved for people that live in South Africa and for South African businesses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue-wrapper\">We are required by our providers to know who our subscribers are. Due to this, you are required to submit your address &#8211; anywhere in the world &#8211; and an ID-number.\u00a0 In some cases, you may be asked to provide proof of address and ID.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dekeister-leopold-kfxQb4PA4r0-unsplash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39931\" src=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dekeister-leopold-kfxQb4PA4r0-unsplash-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dekeister-leopold-kfxQb4PA4r0-unsplash-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dekeister-leopold-kfxQb4PA4r0-unsplash-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dekeister-leopold-kfxQb4PA4r0-unsplash-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What does it cost?<\/h2>\n<p>The cost for having a virtual phone number in South Africa is based on the following components.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monthly cost<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\">From $2.39\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Calls and call forwarding<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\">Costs as a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/prices\/international-calls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">local call<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Optional add on services<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\">Voice response, call recording requires that you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/plans\">paid plan<\/a> (starts at $9.95 per user and month). This includes free calls, call forwarding and free phone numbers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"inline cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/sign-up\/?nrcountry=ZAF\">GET A SOUTH AFRICA NUMBER<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/leo-moko-lbBi6XDGzvg-unsplash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39941\" src=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/leo-moko-lbBi6XDGzvg-unsplash-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/leo-moko-lbBi6XDGzvg-unsplash-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/leo-moko-lbBi6XDGzvg-unsplash-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/leo-moko-lbBi6XDGzvg-unsplash-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Features of South Africa virtual phone number<\/h2>\n<p>As we delve deeper into South Africa virtual phone numbers, you&#8217;ll find a plethora of features to explore. From city codes to national numbers, from call affordability to optional services &#8211; these features are designed to cater to diverse needs.<\/p>\n<p><b>South Africa tel code<\/b>. We provide a virtual phone number in South Africa. Yes, you get a real phone number with a 27-country code \u2013 the official code number for South Africa. This allows you to establish a local presence even if you aren&#8217;t located in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p><b>SMS service<\/b>. Incoming SMS services are supported by South African mobile phone numbers.<\/p>\n<p><b>Local and National Numbers<\/b>. You have an array of options when choosing your number. Choices include city-related numbers like 10 for Johannesburg, national numbers beginning with 87, and toll-free numbers commencing with 800.<\/p>\n<p><b>Call affordability<\/b>. In terms of costs, the phone calling rates are equivalent to those of a local call. This means you can call South Africa or any of the telephone numbers in Africa without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<p><b>Call Handling<\/b>. Managing your calls can be flexible. Calls can be forwarded to any mobile or landline number worldwide at the price of a local call. You also have the option to answer calls using voice response or by sending calls to team members.<\/p>\n<p><b>Call Recording<\/b>. This feature allows you to record business calls. However, be sure to check the laws in your country and South Africa concerning call recording.<\/p>\n<p><b>Subscription flexibility<\/b>. You can choose from monthly, yearly or every three years subscription. The longer the subscription, the lower the monthly cost. Subscription includes additional perks such as free calls, call forwarding and free phone numbers.<\/p>\n<p><b>Caller Experience<\/b>. As for those calling your South African phone number, they&#8217;ll have the same experience as if calling a regular local number in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p><b>Numbers Accessibility<\/b>. Now, do you need to be in South Africa to buy a South African phone number? Absolutely not. Anyone in the world can buy it. City numbers are however reserved for people living in South Africa and South African businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that while bridging to South Africa virtually with a South African phone number, there may be limitations depending on your subscription type. Rest assured, every step has been undertaken to help you connect smoothly with the Africa telephone number experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Practical Tips<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s where we guide you on how to make the most of your South Africa virtual phone number. These handy tips will ready you in no time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Choose wisely.<\/b> Depending on your needs, pick a city, national or toll-free number<\/li>\n<li><b>Plan ahead.<\/b> The longer the subscription, the less the monthly cost<\/li>\n<li><b>Stay informed.<\/b> Make sure to follow the regulations regarding call recording<\/li>\n<li><b>Call smart.<\/b> Make use of the call forwarding feature to manage your calls better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Answer calls<\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to answer incoming calls to your South African phone number is to forward all calls to your regular mobile phone number or to a landline number.<\/p>\n<p>When you receive a forwarded call, you can see the number of the caller &#8211; or the virtual number they called &#8211; depending on <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/configure-phone-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your settings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Call forwarding worldwide costs like a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/prices\/international-calls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">regular local call<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/configure-phone-numbers\/\">many other options<\/a> available for call forwarding, such as answering calls with voice response, sending calls to team members, etc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Make calls<\/h2>\n<p>You can <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make calls<\/a> from your South African number by using our free <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sonetel.sonetel2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/sonetel-2-0\/id1316979268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/app.sonetel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">web app<\/a>. You can import your regular mobile contacts into the app and call anyone you know with a click.<\/p>\n<p>The person you call can <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/caller-id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see your number<\/a>. You can choose if you want to show one of your Sonetel numbers or your regular mobile number.<\/p>\n<p>You will be charged <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/prices\/international-calls\/\">local call rates<\/a> for the calls you make.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mpumelelo-macu-l_YNobbDYJk-unsplash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39951\" src=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mpumelelo-macu-l_YNobbDYJk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mpumelelo-macu-l_YNobbDYJk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mpumelelo-macu-l_YNobbDYJk-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mpumelelo-macu-l_YNobbDYJk-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>SMS<\/h2>\n<p>SMS is supported on mobile numbers. Other types of numbers do not support SMS. You will get incoming SMS delivered by email to your email address.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue-wrapper\">You cannot send SMS. This is not yet supported.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Voice response<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to add voice response to your phone number (&#8220;For sales, press one&#8230;&#8221;.) you need to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paid plan<\/a>. This gives you access to the &#8220;Voice apps&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily create <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/how-can-i-create-a-voice-response-menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">menus <\/a>for callers, <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/can-i-add-a-voice-announcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">announcements<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/voicemail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">voicemail<\/a> boxes.<\/p>\n<p>Text-to-speech can be used to create the messages to be played to callers. Simply type in the message you want converted into an audio message. You can also upload audio files or record new messages with your phone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Call recording<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/free-call-recording\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Call recording<\/a> is available if you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paid plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Only use call recording if you can do it without breaking any laws in the country of the phone number, or in the countries where you &#8211; and the person you are talking to &#8211; is in.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/redcharlie-xtvo0ffGKlI-unsplash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39961\" src=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/redcharlie-xtvo0ffGKlI-unsplash-1024x934.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/redcharlie-xtvo0ffGKlI-unsplash-1024x934.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/redcharlie-xtvo0ffGKlI-unsplash-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/redcharlie-xtvo0ffGKlI-unsplash-768x701.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Subscription options<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the options for subscribing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free with Plans<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Premium and Business<\/a> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">are optional &#8220;all-inclusive&#8221; plans that are charged per user and month. They include free phone numbers for every user in your team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Pay for it<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/l\/south-african-phone-number\/?nrcountry=ZAF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">subscribe<\/a> with monthly renewal, or 1-year or 3-years. The longer the subscription &#8211; the lower the monthly cost. You pay in advance for the entire subscription period. You can turn off auto-renewal whenever you want.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"inline cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/sign-up\/?nrcountry=ZAF\">GET A SOUTH AFRICA NUMBER<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"235\">Advanced AI Features<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"494\">Upgrade your South African virtual phone number experience with our optional Premium or Business plans (starting at $9.95 per user\/month). In addition to call forwarding, call recording, and voice response, you can also enjoy these advanced AI-powered services:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"1783\">\n<li data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"741\">\n<p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"741\"><strong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"533\">Call Summaries &amp; Transcription<\/strong><br data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"536\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Each call you make or receive can be automatically <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/call-summaries\/\">summarized<\/a> in writing. You\u2019ll see key points, a list of agreements, next steps, and a full <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/call-transcription\/\">transcript<\/a>\u2014ensuring that you never miss an important detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1051\">\n<p data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1051\"><strong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"772\">Customer Call Analysis<\/strong><br data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"775\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Our AI assigns each customer call a score from 1 to 5, indicating how well the conversation went. You\u2019ll also receive instant <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/customer-call-analysis\/\">feedback<\/a> about what could have been done differently to achieve an even better outcome\u2014helping you continuously improve your customer interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1270\">\n<p data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1270\"><strong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1082\">Draft Follow-up Emails<\/strong><br data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">After each call, we\u2019ll provide a suggested <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/follow-up-email\/\">follow-up email<\/a> you can send to the customer. This makes your business look more professional while reducing the risk of misunderstandings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1551\">\n<p data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1551\"><strong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1301\">AI Voicemail Summaries<\/strong><br data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1304\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">When someone leaves you a voicemail, you\u2019ll automatically receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/ai-helper\/ai-voicemail-summaries\/\">summary<\/a> of the message, including mood analysis and a complete transcript. This helps you decide how urgently you need to respond, without having to listen to the entire audio.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Are there any limitations?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, there are different limitations, depending on what type of subscription you have.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/are-there-limitations-with-phone-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phone number limitations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/plan\/what-are-the-limitations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plan limitations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@thomasbennie?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Thomas Bennie<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@eyesgroup?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Dekeister Leopold<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@leomoko?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Leo Moko<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@mpumelelomacu?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Mpumelelo Macu<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@redcharlie?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">redcharlie<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/south-africa?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have your own phone number in South Africa for a few dollars per month. 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