Tipping in South Africa
Bottom line
Modest tipping is expected — usually 5-15% depending on service quality.
Tipping at a glance
Restaurants (sit-down)
10-15%
Not included — tip in cash.
Taxis / rideshare
10%
Hotel housekeeping
R10-20/day
Hotel porter / bag handler
R10-20/bag
Bars & cafés
R5/drink
Cultural context
Tipping is expected for sit-down meals, hairdressers, tour guides, gas-station attendants (R5-10), and 'car guards' (R5).