Do south african passport holders need a visa to enter the philipinnes?

Question

im going on holiday for 20 days to the philippines. do i need to acquire a visa before i leave or can i get a visit visa at the airport in Manila?

Answer 1

for 21 days? you do not; make sure your passport is valid:

http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/visa.htm

Guidelines on the Entry of Temporary Visitors to the Philippines

Nationals from countries listed below who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay.  However, Immigration Officers at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay.  

Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of twenty-one (21) days or less:

look at the list on th web page;

http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/visa.htm