The Schuko socket?
Now there's another fine can of worms.
No Schuko plug or socket or may be imported or sold in SA (see page 4 of the attached Government Notice where it has been specifically declared illegal), but as you say, no shortage of them about.
VC 8008 (2010).pdf
For those not familiar with the Schuko outlet -
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