IPhone from USA to South Africa

Good day
If I were to get a iPhone in the USA, would I be able to use it here in South Africa with the South African networks?

It is Prudent to purchase the Phone in the Country it is intended for use in... it will then work as expected.
If you are attracted by the seemingly  Cheap   prices in the US... you are failing to take into account that you are probably looking at the phones that are LOCKED and CONTRACTED to a US Carrier.
AND...
The iPhone Warranty is only valid in the country of original purchase... Except for EU Countries...
Even if you Purchase an Unlocked iPhone directly from Apple (the only source) it still may not work as designed in your Country and of course... there is No Warranty (see below for warranty)
Apple Warranty  >  http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/

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