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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, and the most populous country located entirely south of the equator. 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.

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South Africans play vuvuzelas for medical workers nightly Johannesburg resident Marie-Claire Willys and her family are joining fellow South Africans by playing vuvuzelas and cheering every night at 7pm to show solidarity for the country's medical workers amid.. Credit: Reuters - Viral Video Duration: 01:34Published 5 days ago

Coronavirus in South Africa: Mass test screenings to be launched amid 21-day lockdown Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:44Published 5 days ago

South Africa's rand plunges to all-time low After Moody's downgraded South Africa's investment rating to "junk" on Friday, the rand plummets - adding heaping further economic misery on Africa's most advanced economy. David Doyle reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:14Published 1 week ago


Mixed results as S. Africa enters 21-day lockdown South Africans woke up under lockdown on Friday, struggling to adapt to some of the toughest restrictions in the world as the country recorded its first coronavirus deaths and confirmed cases rose.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:21Published 1 week ago

Coronavirus lockdown: South Africa orders three-week restrictions South Africa imposes lockdown, instructs army to enforce as cases jump to more than 400 from COVID-19. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:33Published 2 weeks ago

South Africa's healthcare system threatened by coronavirus crisis The country's healthcare system is already struggling, and people there worry the COVID-19 pandemic could overwhelm it entirely. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:43Published 2 weeks ago

Pandemic spreads fear, death to elderly The coronavirus pandemic has spawned countless small dramas of isolation and anxiety among the elderly across the globe. Linda So reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:09Published 2 weeks ago

Coronavirus outbreak in South Africa: Researchers call pandemic "a time bomb" Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:13Published 2 weeks ago

All Schools Closed, Religious Festivals Cancelled In Senegal As Coronavirus Spreads Senegal’s president on Saturday ordered all schools and universities closed for the next three weeks. According to Reuters, Senegal President Macky Sall also cancelled religious festivals in response.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 3 weeks ago

South Africa's repatriated citizens test negative for COVID-19 The group will be quarantined for 21 days, officials say, as a safety measure, at a hotel in the Limpopo province. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:04Published 3 weeks ago

Cricket - South Africa to shine ball with saliva despite coronavirus scare, says skipper De Kock South Africa’s cricket team will continue to shine balls with saliva despite the spreading coronavirus the team captain said ahead of international match against India. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:04Published on March 11, 2020

South African court clears Ramaphosa of corruption charges It is not the first time the public protector has lost a court ruling. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:21Published on March 10, 2020

South African shares tumble amid oil crash and coronavirus fears South African stocks fell to a more than four year low on Monday with chemical and energy firm Sasol the hardest hit. Matthew Larotonda reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:02Published on March 9, 2020

South Africa: Gangs refuse to hand in firearms despite amnesty Allegations of police corruption are rife, with some officers accused of selling confiscated guns to criminals. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:57Published on March 9, 2020

"Ease of arse smuggling" - Daniel Radcliffe on new prison break drama The "Harry Potter" star plays former real-life political prisoner Tim Jenkin in anti-apartheid film "Escape from Pretoria". Jenkin joined Radcliffe on set and revealed more than one stark truth. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 03:00Published on March 6, 2020

Biden Says He Was Never Arrested In South Africa During his campaign for the Democratic Nomination, Joe Biden said he was arrested during a 70's congressional delegation trip to South Africa. On Friday, Biden admitted his recent claims were false... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on February 28, 2020

Shell-shocked: SA's lobster catchers suffer coronavirus fallout Lobster catchers on South Africa's West Coast have become unexpected victims of the coronavirus epidemic, after China halted imports of seafood in a bid to contain the outbreak. Sisipho Skweyiya.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:28Published on February 25, 2020

John Deere hopes to break ground in Africa through tractor-hailing tech The world's leading farm equipment manufacturer is teaming up with the "Uber of tractors", hoping to boost sales on the African continent. David Doyle reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:13Published on February 25, 2020

Lesotho PM fails to appear in court for wife's murder charge Thomas Thabane was to be charged for killing wife but had a pre-arranged medical check-up in South Africa, an aide says. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:17Published on February 23, 2020

Joe Biden Says Was Arrested In South Africa Visiting Nelson Mandela REUTERS/Mike Segar Former Vice President Joe Biden is telling a story on the campaign trail about being arrested in South Africa, but there's no record of him mentioning the arrest before now. The.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on February 22, 2020

Kenya's Safaricom will consider Huawei for 5G, despite U.S. concerns Michael Joseph, CEO of East Africa's most profitable company Safaricom, says the telecoms operator will consider Huawei as a vendor for its 5G network despite U.S. pressure elsewhere against using the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:55Published on February 20, 2020

Langer backs Warner, Smith to cope with baiting S Africa fans SHOWS: JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (FEBRUARY 17, 2020) (REUTERS - ACCESS ALL) 1. NEWS CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS 2. (SOUNDBITE) (English) AUSTRALIAN CRICKET JUSTIN LANGER SAYING: "It was obviously a very Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:19Published on February 17, 2020

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South Africa coronavirus cases exceed 1,000, first two dead reported Cases of coronavirus in South Africa passed 1,000 on Friday, the health ministry said, while also reporting its first two deaths on the first day of a three-week, nationwide lockdown. Reuters - Published 1 week ago
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South Africa to impose 21-day lockdown as coronavirus cases jump South Africa will impose a nationwide lockdown for 21 days from midnight on Thursday to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday, as the number of confirmed.. Reuters - Published 2 weeks ago
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