Sim Local eSIM Data Plans for South Africa

Sim Local does not provide a true unlimited high‑speed eSIM for South Africa. Although the company offers plans named “South Africa Unlimited Data” and “South Africa Unlimited Pro Data, ” each plan contains a daily data cap of 5 GB/day or 10 GB/day, and once that limit is reached the speed is reduced if a throttled speed is specified. Travelers who need larger high‑speed data blocks can opt for fixed data plans such as the Orange Holiday World 100 GB 31‑day plan or the Africa 20 GB 31‑day plan, which offer a fixed amount of data for a set validity period.

Sim Local does not offer a South Africa eSIM that includes a local phone number or SMS capability. All plans for South Africa are data‑only. Travelers who need to make calls or send messages can use VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage over the data connection, but some destinations may block or restrict those apps, so it is advisable to confirm that the services you rely on work in South Africa before purchasing a plan.

Sim Local offers a total of 9 single‑country data plans that cover South Africa and 8 multi‑country plans that also include South Africa. These plans fall into two categories: 4 daily data‑cap options that reset each day and 13 fixed data‑cap options that provide a set amount of data for the entire validity period. Prices range from $4.00 to $93.50, the data‑cap ranges from 1 GB to 100 GB, and validity spans 3 to 31 days.