You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico are A and B. This is how they look like.

Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, 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