Other information

Transport: As far as possible, all participants arriving by plane will be transported to the venue by the organisers. To use this transport, you must be registered and supply us with the details by 5 March 2010 by e-mail at congress@amesa.org.za.
The bus and train terminals are within easy walking distance of the congress venue and accommodation, so no transport is provided by the organisers. Facilities for storing luggage on arrival and departure will be available at the congress venue for those that may need it.

Taxis:
Eagle: 031 337 8333
Mozzie Cabs: 031 303 5787

Meals: Lunches from Sunday to Thursday are included in the registration fee for everybody. Breakfast and dinner are not included and depends on your accommodation.

Childcare: Childcare facilities will be available.

Funding: A certain amount of funding is available to assist participants who would otherwise be unable to attend Congress. The application form for funding is available on this website. Applications close on 1 February 2010.

Cancellation: Please note that, once your registration form has been processed, a cancellation fee of 20% of all costs will be charged for cancellations up to 12 March 2010. After 12 March no refunds will be made for any cancellation of complete or partial costs.

Equipment for presenters: Data projectors, overhead projectors, computer laboratories and other forms of equipment needed by presenters need to be booked and confirmed in writing with the organisers by 5 March 2010. Note that for computer workshops, presenters must supply any software to be pre-installed at least two weeks before the start of the congress. E-mail: congress@amesa.org.za

Activity centre: A range of activities will be on offer during the congress, with certain focused events at different times. The conference program will provide more details as well as a timetable for these activities.

Weather in Durban (or click here for an alternate source): Durban is characterized by a mild sub-tropical climate with warm wet summers. From January to March the daytime maximum temperature peaks at around 28 °C.

The following data comes from the South African Weather Service:
This climatological information is based on monthly averages for the 30-year period 1961 – 1990:

Month Temperature (° C) Rainfall
Highest Recorded Average Daily Maximum Average Daily Minimum Lowest Recorded Average Monthly (mm) Average Number of days with >= 1 mm Highest 24 Hour Rainfall (mm)
March
35
28
20
12
120
13
160
April
36
26
17
9
73
9
106

In case of an emergency:
St Augustines Hospital: 031 268 5133/4/5
Maxwell Hospital: 031 309 4170
Pharmacy: 031 251 8500
Metro Police: 031 361 0000