You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from Ireland (Eire) 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 Ireland (Eire) is G. This is how they look like.

Ireland (Eire)

In Ireland (Eire), outlets of type G are in use.

Type G

South Africa

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

Type C

Type M

Type N