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

Here is Why You Need An Adapter

The outlet and plug type used in Switzerland are C and J 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

Switzerland

In Switzerland, outlets of type C and J are in use.

Type C

Type J