You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from British Virgin Islands to South Africa.

Here is Why You Need An Adapter

The outlet and plug type used in South Africa are C, M and N and in British Virgin Islands are A and B. This is how they look like.

British Virgin Islands

In British Virgin Islands, outlets of type A and B are in use.

Type A

Type B

South Africa

In South Africa, outlets of type C, M and N are in use.

Type C

Type M

Type N