South Africa

Country South Africa
Capital Pretoria
Continent Africa
Currency South African rand(ZAR)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa & Zulu

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Dutch traders landed at the southern tip of modern day South Africa in 1652 and established a stopover point on the spice route between the Netherlands and the Far East, founding the city of Cape Town. After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjugation of the native inhabitants. The Boers resisted British encroachments but were defeated in the Boer War (1899-1902); however, the British and the Afrikaners, as the Boers became known, ruled together beginning in 1910 under the Union of South Africa, which became a republic in 1961 after a whites-only referendum. In 1948, the National Party was voted into power and instituted a policy of apartheid - the separate development of the races - which favored the white minority at the expense of the black majority. The African National Congress (ANC) led the opposition to apartheid and many top ANC leaders, such as Nelson MANDELA, spent decades in South Africa's prisons. Internal protests and insurgency, as well as boycotts by some Western nations and institutions, led to the regime's eventual willingness to negotiate a peaceful transition to majority rule. The first multi-racial elections in 1994 brought an end to apartheid and ushered in majority rule under an ANC-led government. South Africa since then has struggled to address apartheid-era imbalances in decent housing, education, and health care. ANC infighting, which has grown in recent years, came to a head in September 2008 when President Thabo MBEKI resigned, and Kgalema MOTLANTHE, the party's General-Secretary, succeeded him as interim president. Jacob ZUMA became president after the ANC won general elections in April 2009.

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South Africa beat Zimbabwe, South Africa won by 328 runs - ESPNcricinfoSouth Africa beat Zimbabwe, South Africa won by 328 runs  ESPNcricinfo

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South African trade minister pushes for extension of 90-day U.S. tariff pause - XinhuaSouth African trade minister pushes for extension of 90-day U.S. tariff pause  Xinhua

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‘TP litigation here to stay’: experts dissect South Africa ruling - International Tax Review‘TP litigation here to stay’: experts dissect South Africa ruling  International Tax Review

3 captains in 3 Tests for South Africa after Keshav Maharaj ruled out of second Test vs Zimbabwe - India TV News3 captains in 3 Tests for South Africa after Keshav Maharaj ruled out of second Test vs Zimbabwe  India TV News

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Keshav Maharaj makes history in first Test as South Africa captain, breaks new ground in Proteas' red-ball record - Hindustan TimesKeshav Maharaj makes history in first Test as South Africa captain, breaks new ground in Proteas' red-ball record  Hindustan Times

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Maharaj ruled out of second Zimbabwe Test, Mulder to captain South Africa - ESPNcricinfoMaharaj ruled out of second Zimbabwe Test, Mulder to captain South Africa  ESPNcricinfo

Feud restarted: Musk vs Trump full story in 5 points as Trump tells Musk to go back to South Africa - India TodayFeud restarted: Musk vs Trump full story in 5 points as Trump tells Musk to go back to South Africa  India Today

South Africa playing XI vs Zimbabwe, 1st Test: Brevis amongst three debutants for SA vs ZIM - SportstarSouth Africa playing XI vs Zimbabwe, 1st Test: Brevis amongst three debutants for SA vs ZIM  Sportstar

'Would head back to South Africa': Donald Trump threatens Elon Musk - DOGE may haunt Tesla CEO now - Times of India'Would head back to South Africa': Donald Trump threatens Elon Musk - DOGE may haunt Tesla CEO now  Times of India

‘Elon may have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa if…’: Donald Trump’s warning to Tesla - Times of India‘Elon may have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa if…’: Donald Trump’s warning to Tesla  Times of India

South Africa name new Test captain for 2nd Zimbabwe encounter as Keshav Maharaj ruled out due to groin strain - SportsTakSouth Africa name new Test captain for 2nd Zimbabwe encounter as Keshav Maharaj ruled out due to groin strain  SportsTak

The truth behind South Africa’s murder scourge - Financial TimesThe truth behind South Africa’s murder scourge  Financial Times

My work trip to South Africa gave me stories beyond the meetings - Team-BHPMy work trip to South Africa gave me stories beyond the meetings  Team-BHP

Trump's deportation warning to Elon Musk: 'Close up shop and move back to South Africa' - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTrump's deportation warning to Elon Musk: 'Close up shop and move back to South Africa' - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

South Africa’s DA party quits ‘national dialogue’ initiative - Al JazeeraSouth Africa’s DA party quits ‘national dialogue’ initiative  Al Jazeera

World Test champs South Africa unleash next generation tempests, Kwena Maphaka and Cody Yusuf on Zimbabwe - The Indian ExpressWorld Test champs South Africa unleash next generation tempests, Kwena Maphaka and Cody Yusuf on Zimbabwe  The Indian Express

ZIM vs SA: South Africa in command despite Sean Williams’ century, lead by 216 at stumps on Day 2 - Times of IndiaZIM vs SA: South Africa in command despite Sean Williams’ century, lead by 216 at stumps on Day 2  Times of India

Keshav Maharaj Scripts History, Becomes First South Africa Spinner To... - NDTV SportsKeshav Maharaj Scripts History, Becomes First South Africa Spinner To...  NDTV Sports

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Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test: Highlights from Bulawayo - India TodayZimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test: Highlights from Bulawayo  India Today

How South Africa could harness Donald Trump’s wrath - The EconomistHow South Africa could harness Donald Trump’s wrath  The Economist

South Africa seeks extension of Trump tariff deadline to pursue trade deal - ReutersSouth Africa seeks extension of Trump tariff deadline to pursue trade deal  Reuters

Maharaj captains young South Africa XI for Zimbabwe Test - ICCMaharaj captains young South Africa XI for Zimbabwe Test  ICC

South Africa Inflation Expectations Drop to Near Four-Year Low - BloombergSouth Africa Inflation Expectations Drop to Near Four-Year Low  Bloomberg

ICC Test player rankings update: South Africa all-rounder leaps into top 20 two games into career - WisdenICC Test player rankings update: South Africa all-rounder leaps into top 20 two games into career  Wisden

Without subsidies, Musk would probably have to head to South Africa: Trump - Business StandardWithout subsidies, Musk would probably have to head to South Africa: Trump  Business Standard

Debutant Pretorius, Bosch lead South Africa's dominance - ESPNcricinfoDebutant Pretorius, Bosch lead South Africa's dominance  ESPNcricinfo

Record! Keshav Maharaj becomes first South African spinner to reach massive milestone - Times of IndiaRecord! Keshav Maharaj becomes first South African spinner to reach massive milestone  Times of India

Lhuan-dre Pretorius: South African eclipses Graeme Pollock as Proteas youngest Test centurion - BBCLhuan-dre Pretorius: South African eclipses Graeme Pollock as Proteas youngest Test centurion  BBC

South Africa’s coalition government in crisis - France 24South Africa’s coalition government in crisis  France 24

‘Musk would have to close shop, return to South Africa’: Trump suggests DOGE to cut subsidies of Elon’s companies - The Indian Express‘Musk would have to close shop, return to South Africa’: Trump suggests DOGE to cut subsidies of Elon’s companies  The Indian Express

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South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes youngest man to score 150 in a Test match, eclipsing Javed Miandad - Sky SportsSouth Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes youngest man to score 150 in a Test match, eclipsing Javed Miandad  Sky Sports

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Trump says Musk would ‘head back to South Africa’ without US subsidies for EVs - Anadolu AjansiTrump says Musk would ‘head back to South Africa’ without US subsidies for EVs  Anadolu Ajansi

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South African safety fears force parents in Cape Town to seek former white-only schools - BBCSouth African safety fears force parents in Cape Town to seek former white-only schools  BBC

Maharaj sidelined, Mulder to lead South Africa against Zimbabwe - ReutersMaharaj sidelined, Mulder to lead South Africa against Zimbabwe  Reuters

Will Donald Trump Deport Elon Musk To South Africa? - Republic WorldWill Donald Trump Deport Elon Musk To South Africa?  Republic World

South Africa name new captain as Keshav Maharaj ruled out of second Zimbabwe Test - Geo SuperSouth Africa name new captain as Keshav Maharaj ruled out of second Zimbabwe Test  Geo Super

South African manufacturing sentiment shows tentative improvement in June - ZAWYASouth African manufacturing sentiment shows tentative improvement in June  ZAWYA

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Historic! Lhuan-dre Pretorious breaks 61-year record, becomes youngest South African centurion on Test de - Times of IndiaHistoric! Lhuan-dre Pretorious breaks 61-year record, becomes youngest South African centurion on Test de  Times of India

South Africa to ban highly toxic pesticide Terbufos - MongabaySouth Africa to ban highly toxic pesticide Terbufos  Mongabay

South Africa: Water and Sanitation on Clear Rivers Campaign - ZAWYASouth Africa: Water and Sanitation on Clear Rivers Campaign  ZAWYA

South Africa: Sappi boosts local enterprise with MSME investment - ZAWYASouth Africa: Sappi boosts local enterprise with MSME investment  ZAWYA

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South African inflation expectations drop sharply in quarterly survey - ReutersSouth African inflation expectations drop sharply in quarterly survey  Reuters

Foreign Buyers Swoop on Cape Town Homes, Pricing Out Locals - BloombergForeign Buyers Swoop on Cape Town Homes, Pricing Out Locals  Bloomberg

South Africa's DA party withdraws from national dialogue amid coalition dispute - ReutersSouth Africa's DA party withdraws from national dialogue amid coalition dispute  Reuters

‘We are privileged’: liberal Afrikaners reject Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims - The Guardian‘We are privileged’: liberal Afrikaners reject Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims  The Guardian

African Development Bank to give South Africa $475 million loan - ReutersAfrican Development Bank to give South Africa $475 million loan  Reuters

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South African Treasury Warns Against Changing SARB Ownership - BloombergSouth African Treasury Warns Against Changing SARB Ownership  Bloomberg

AfDB Approves $475m Loan to South Africa to Bolster Energy and Transport Infrastructure - DNE AfricaAfDB Approves $475m Loan to South Africa to Bolster Energy and Transport Infrastructure  DNE Africa

South Africa Pushes for Extension of US Tariff Deadline - Africa.comSouth Africa Pushes for Extension of US Tariff Deadline  Africa.com

Andrew Whitfield firing: South Africa President Ramaphosa fires stinging rebuke at coalition partner - BBCAndrew Whitfield firing: South Africa President Ramaphosa fires stinging rebuke at coalition partner  BBC

Trump Floats Sending Elon Musk Back to South Africa, Would He Be Welcome? - NewsweekTrump Floats Sending Elon Musk Back to South Africa, Would He Be Welcome?  Newsweek

South Africa: Communications Committee Puts Conditions to the Approval of Government Communications and Information Systems (GCIS) Budget - ZAWYASouth Africa: Communications Committee Puts Conditions to the Approval of Government Communications and Information Systems (GCIS) Budget  ZAWYA

South Africa name new captain ahead of second Test against Zimbabwe - A SportsSouth Africa name new captain ahead of second Test against Zimbabwe  A Sports

After head back to South Africa jibe, Trump 'looking into' deporting Elon Musk - India TodayAfter head back to South Africa jibe, Trump 'looking into' deporting Elon Musk  India Today

South Africa: Standard Bank, Sacci launch export readiness programme for KZN SMEs - ZAWYASouth Africa: Standard Bank, Sacci launch export readiness programme for KZN SMEs  ZAWYA

At least 49 dead in South Africa flooding, students washed away in bus - Al JazeeraAt least 49 dead in South Africa flooding, students washed away in bus  Al Jazeera

South Africa make captaincy change after Keshav Maharaj ruled out of second Test against Zimbabwe - Cricket PakistanSouth Africa make captaincy change after Keshav Maharaj ruled out of second Test against Zimbabwe  Cricket Pakistan

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Proposal to change the name of South Africa - Business TechProposal to change the name of South Africa  Business Tech

South Africa Ranks Among Global Leaders in AI Data Centres, Outpacing Taiwan and Netherlands - iAfrica.comSouth Africa Ranks Among Global Leaders in AI Data Centres, Outpacing Taiwan and Netherlands  iAfrica.com

World Test Championship: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma on 'career highlight' of facing Australia in final - BBCWorld Test Championship: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma on 'career highlight' of facing Australia in final  BBC

Wiaan Mulder to captain South Africa against Zimbabwe with Keshav Maharaj out injured - Flashscore.comWiaan Mulder to captain South Africa against Zimbabwe with Keshav Maharaj out injured  Flashscore.com

Flutterwave Cuts Half of Kenya, South Africa Staff Amid Profit Push, IPO Plans - Tech LabariFlutterwave Cuts Half of Kenya, South Africa Staff Amid Profit Push, IPO Plans  Tech Labari

Musk planning investment in South Africa - Advanced TelevisionMusk planning investment in South Africa  Advanced Television

‘Africa’s largest standalone BESS’ reaches commercial close in South Africa - Energy-Storage.News‘Africa’s largest standalone BESS’ reaches commercial close in South Africa  Energy-Storage.News

The Pretoria Consensus: Re-imagining democracy in Africa and the Global South - International IDEAThe Pretoria Consensus: Re-imagining democracy in Africa and the Global South  International IDEA

Injured Nortje out of action, recovery timelines unknown - ESPNcricinfoInjured Nortje out of action, recovery timelines unknown  ESPNcricinfo

South Africa asks US for more time to negotiate trade deal - SemaforSouth Africa asks US for more time to negotiate trade deal  Semafor

South Africa floods: Nearly 50 people have been killed following torrential rains - BBCSouth Africa floods: Nearly 50 people have been killed following torrential rains  BBC

Truth and Reconciliation Commission, South Africa (TRC) - BritannicaTruth and Reconciliation Commission, South Africa (TRC)  Britannica

South Africa’s Rooftops Could Power Six Million Homes—Here’s What’s Missing - Africa.comSouth Africa’s Rooftops Could Power Six Million Homes—Here’s What’s Missing  Africa.com

South Africa: Mashatile and Tau sucked into Lotto tender controversy - The Africa Report.comSouth Africa: Mashatile and Tau sucked into Lotto tender controversy  The Africa Report.com

South Africa: Select Committee on Education Sends Deepest and Heartfelt Condolences to East London “Pens Down” Party Victims - ZAWYASouth Africa: Select Committee on Education Sends Deepest and Heartfelt Condolences to East London “Pens Down” Party Victims  ZAWYA