Unlike many countries in Africa, South Africa, you can easily drink water from the tap. In some areas, water is rich in minerals, so the first two days, while getting used, you may experience some discomfort. Almost everywhere you can buy bottled water, as with gas or without. However, drinking water directly from rivers and streams may be unsafe, especially if they occur in the immediate vicinity of the settlements. The water in mountain springs are usually absolutely clean. In particular, the Cape of Good Hope, the water contains humic acid, which turns the water the color of diluted Coca-Cola. It is absolutely safe for health, and the water tastes just unusual. In some areas, water is that color flows from the tap and it is absolutely normal, just looks a bit strange in the bathroom.