Good service is always worth rewarding, so visitors should feel free to tip –here’s the guide to gratuities.

WANT to show appreciation for the service? Tipping is a common practice in Joburg for a range of services.

In restaurants the accepted standard is around 10 percent of the bill, although sometimes a gratuity will be included (often in the case of a large party).

Barmen are tipped a similar percentage.

Petrol stations are manned by attendants who will expect a tip of two or three rand for filling up with petrol, checking oil, water and tyre pressure and cleaning windscreens.

Hotel porters should be tipped two to five rand. It is also appropriate to tip taxi drivers, tour guides and even hairdressers.