You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from Monaco 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 Monaco are C, E and F. This is how they look like.

Monaco

In Monaco, outlets of type C, E and F are in use.

Type C

Type E

Type F

South Africa

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

Type C

Type M

Type N