Editing AC power plugs and sockets (section)

==== South African standard SANS 164-2 ====
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[[File:SANS 164-2 sockets.jpg|thumb|upright=.85|South African SANS 164-2, quadruple socket]]

South Africa adopted IEC 60906-1 as its national standard, SANS&nbsp;164-2, in 1992. The standard specifies both a 2-pin unearthed and 3-pin earthed plug system, equivalent to IEC Type&nbsp;N. SANS&nbsp;164-2 was designated the "preferred standard" in 2013, and South Africa is in the process of transitioning to it as the dominant system, expected to be completed by 2025 to 2035.

The SANS&nbsp;164-2 system is compatible with the SANS&nbsp;164-5 Europlug, commonly used in the country. This transition aims to improve electrical safety and standardization, aligning South Africa with international plug and socket systems.