You are not allowed to sell or by any Prohibited Goods
The importation or selling of the following goods into South Africa is strictly prohibited:
Narcotic and habit-forming drugs in any form
Fully automatic, military and unnumbered weapons
Explosives and fireworks
Poison and other toxic substances
Cigarettes with a mass of more than 2kg per 1 000
Goods to which a trade description or trademark is applied in contravention of any Act (for example, counterfeit goods)
Unlawful reproductions of any works subject to copyright
Penitentiary or prison-made goods
Restricted Goods:
Firearms / Weapons
Gold coins
Excess currency (cash, banknotes etc.)
Unprocessed minerals (e.g. gold, diamonds, etc.)
Animals, plants and their products (e.g. animal skins, dairy products, honey)
Medicine (excluding sufficient quantities for three months for own personal treatment accompanied by a letter or certified prescription from a registered physician)
Herbal products (Department of Health permit required).