You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from South Africa to India.

Here is Why You Need An Adapter

The outlet and plug type used in India are C, D and M and in South Africa are C, M and N. This is how they look like.

South Africa

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

Type C

Type M

Type N

India

In India, outlets of type C, D and M are in use.

Type C

Type D

Type M