South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) of coastline of Southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini (Swaziland); and it surrounds the enclaved country of Lesotho. South Africa is the largest country in Southern Africa and the 24th-largest country in the world by land area and, with over 58 million people, is also the world's 24th-most populous nation. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World or the Eastern Hemisphere. About 80 percent of South Africans are of Bantu ancestry, divided among a variety of ethnic groups speaking different African languages, nine of which have official status. The remaining population consists of Africa's largest communities of European, Asian (Indian), and multiracial (Coloured) ancestry.
Corruption under South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma was enabled by international banks, companies and governments which should now seek to recover the loot they helped to launder, British.. Reuters - Published
The Bloodhound LSR car is a combination of F1 car, fast jet, and spaceship. The supersonic car has now completed its phase of high-speed testing in South Africa.
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South African Airways said in a statement it could cut more than 900 jobs as it undergoes restructuring in the face of severe financial losses. Serena Chaudhry reports.
South Africa's rugby world cup final winning team, including captain Siya Kolisi and fan favourite Faf de Klerk, show off the Webb Ellis Cup as their open top bus parade heads through Cape Town...
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The captain of South Africa's national rugby team returned to his hometown with his teammates for the first time since they won the World Cup in Japan.View on euronews
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VIDEO SHOWS: MEMBERS OF SOUTH AFRICAN WORLD CUP WINNING TEAM RETURN TO JOHANNESBURG AIRPORT SHOWS: JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (NOVEMBER 5, 2019) (SABC - NO USE SOUTH AFRICA) 1. CROWD WAITING IN
England were stunned by South Africa's relentless intensity as their World Cup quest ended with a crushing 32-12 defeat in the final at International Stadium Yokohama. This dominant display was..
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South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus believes his team coped with the pressure of the Rugby World Cup final and the victory over England has helped unite the nation.
England head coach Eddie Jones refused to be drawn on his future after England's 32-12 Rugby World Cup loss to an inspired South Africa in Yokohama, Japan. The victory maintains South Africa's 100 per..
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South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) on Sunday appointed John Steenhuisen as interim leader a month after the country's main opposition party was thrown into chaos by the sudden resignation of Mmusi.. Reuters - Published
The first South African project to bring illegal miners into the formal fold has been plagued by violence in diamond capital Kimberley, dealing a major blow to national efforts to stem a booming.. Reuters - Published
Mozambique's government plans to appeal a South African court's decision to revoke the planned extradition of former finance minister Manuel Chang, wanted in both his home country and the United.. Reuters - Published
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi says their World Cup triumph was "for all South Africans" as squad are greeted by thousands of fans. BBC News - Published
French defense firm Thales said on Tuesday it would ask South Africa's highest court for permission to appeal an October ruling dismissing its request to have charges that it bribed former President.. Reuters - Published
Solani Rivele, a single mother of four, earns about 800 rand ($55) a week but owes 100 times that amount in loans. Millions of South Africans like her rely on credit to feed their families. Reuters - Published
The trophy lift and the ticker-tape are all very nice, but the party really starts back in the sheds. Here's how South Africa celebrated Rugby World Cup victory... BBC News - Published
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifting the Webb Ellis Cup felt like something changing forever, writes BBC Sport chief sports writer Tom Fordyce. BBC News - Published
South Africa were "tactically brilliant" against England, according to former England international and BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Paul Grayson. BBC News - Published
Watch the key moments as South Africa broke English hearts with a ruthless display of power rugby to seize their third Rugby World Cup. BBC News - Published
South Africa were "tactically brilliant" against England, according to former England international and BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Paul Grayson. BBC News - Published
Coach Eddie Jones says that Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against South Africa has been four years in the planning for his England team. BBC News - Published
Coach Eddie Jones says that Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against South Africa has been four years in the planning for his England team. BBC News - Published
England head coach Eddie Jones challenges his players to "inspire the whole country" by beating South Africa in the World Cup final. BBC News - Published
South Africa's style will not work against England but I think they are going to bring something different, says World Cup winner Matt Dawson. BBC News - Published
World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson says England must not be trapped into thinking a repeat of their semi-final performance will be enough against South Africa. BBC News - Published
South African success in Saturday's World Cup final would see their first black captain Siya Kolisi lift the trophy in a landmark moment. BBC News - Published
How England fly-half George Ford is set to take centre stage in a World Cup final alongside his boyhood friend after battling back into favour. BBC News - Published
The United States told the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday that it opposed references to sexual and reproductive health and the safe termination of pregnancies, pitting Washington against Britain,.. Reuters - Published
England number eight Billy Vunipola responds to South Africa's vow to "fight fire with fire" in the Rugby World Cup final with "bring it on". BBC News - Published
England number eight Billy Vunipola responds to South Africa's vow to "fight fire with fire" in the Rugby World Cup final with "bring it on". BBC News - Published
Sale Sharks flanker Ben Curry would have "regretted" not watching twin brother Tom play for England in Saturday's World Cup final. BBC News - Published
Hackers have shut down the cyber network of Johannesburg City Council, targeting computers of local government employees in South Africa's economic hub, city officials said on Friday. Reuters - Published
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny replaces Liam Williams for Sunday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa while centre Jonathan Davies has been selected. BBC News - Published
The former leader of South Africa's official opposition Democratic Alliance, Mmusi Maimane, gave up his seat in parliament on Thursday after quitting the national leadership and plunging the.. Reuters - Published
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