South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. With over 60 million people, it is the world's 23rd-most populous nation and covers an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres (471,445 square miles). South Africa has three capital cities: executive
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South Africa has been a democratic republic since holding its first truly open election on April 27, 1994. Natural resources, agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing have made South Africa the largest economy on the continent. But problems with unemployment, poverty, and AIDS present huge challenges for the government.
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Jan 16, 2022 . South Africa has three cities that serve as capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial). Johannesburg, the largest urban area in the country and a centre of commerce, lies at the heart of the populous Gauteng province. Durban, a port on the Indian Ocean, is a major industrial centre.
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Since South Africa’s transition to democracy in 1994, the United States and South Africa have enjoyed a solid bilateral relationship. South Africa is a strategic partner of the United States, with strong collaboration in the areas of …
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In South Africa the equivalent to the “911” emergency line is 10111. The following paragraphs provide a summary, but please read the Department of State’s most recent Overseas Security Advisory Council Crime and Safety Report on South Africa, which provides detailed information about safety and security concerns for travelers to South Africa.
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The South African military is investigating the cause of a fire at an air force base in Pretoria on Sunday evening. It broke out at about 19:00 local …
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From the verdant Garden Route to the sub-tropical coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa’s landscapes are as diverse as its attractions. There's something for everyone, whether you want to sip sauvignon blanc in Stellenbosch, explore Johannesburg, or spot the Big Five in …
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Jan 20, 2022 . South Africa: Auction of Nelson Mandela prison key halted. Prison key that kept the human rights icon locked up reportedly left South Africa without the ‘necessary per ...
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Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID - 19 and travel related restrictions in South Africa. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, rape, carjacking, mugging, and "smash-and-grab" attacks on vehicles, is common. There is a higher risk of violent crime in the central business districts of major cities after dark.
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The COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa is part of the ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). On 5 March 2020, Minister of Health Zweli Mkhizehad confirmed the spread of the virus to South Africa, with the first known patient being a male citizen who …
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34 minutes ago . Updated timetable for schools in South Africa from next week. SA News 1 February 2022. All schools across the country will return to full-time attendance from Monday (7 February) next week ...
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Africa's southernmost country, South Africa, is located in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres of the world. It is also the Eastern Hemisphere's southernmost mainland country. South Africa shares a border with six countries. It surrounds the enclaved country of Lesotho. Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana border it to the north.
Land Area: 1,214,470.00 km 2
Total Area: 1,219,090.00 km 2
Legal Name: Republic of South Africa
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Improve your business outcomes in Africa's top meetings and events destination. Travel trade partners Valuable tools and information to help you succeed in selling South Africa as a world-class tourist destination. Learn more about South African Tourism Discover the organisation proudly working to welcome all travellers to South Africa.
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1 day ago . On January 24, Robyn Waddingham received unimaginable news. Her father had been “brutally murdered” on his farm in South Africa, just 10 steps from his front door.. According to local news reports, KwaZulu-Natal cattle farmer Hedley Brown, 70, was found tied up, stabbed and beaten to death in his garden on January 24. It’s believed the attack occurred three days …
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1 day ago . South Africa – Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. Address: Regus Business Centre 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street ...
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South African History. A brief history of South Africa. Africa is considered to be the cradle of mankind. There is evidence that some of the earliest people lived in southern Africa. Modern humans have lived here for more than 100 000 years. The hunter-gatherer San roamed widely over the area and the pastoral Khoi-Khoi wandered in the well ...
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58 minutes ago . A young South African woman with untreated HIV was infected with SARS-CoV-2 for nine months, during which the respiratory virus accumulated more than 20 additional mutations, a new study claims.
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Wildlife. South Africa is one of the continent's best safari destinations, offering the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino) and more in accessible parks and reserves. You can drive right into the epic wilderness at Kruger, Kgalagadi and other parks, or join khaki-clad rangers on guided drives and walks.
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South Africa is a country of extremes, where poverty-stricken shanties exist alongside first-world art galleries, entertainment venues, sports arenas, and restaurants. Its magnificent landscapes include snow-dusted mountains and areas of arid semi-desert; whilst its twin coasts support incredible biodiversity.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was established in South Africa after the end of Apartheid to help the nation transition to a state of full democracy. It was also intended to uncover the truth about what happened in South Africa during the era, as the name implies, and to begin to heal the breach between black and white South Africans.
Upon formation, the country was named the Union of South Africa in English and Unie van Zuid-Afrika in Dutch, reflecting its origin from the unification of four formerly separate British colonies. Since 1961, the long formal name in English has been the "Republic of South Africa" and Republiek van Suid-Afrika in Afrikaans.
Crime, a lack of employment opportunities, and corruption are the three top problems facing South Africa, according to South Africans.