South Africa

Southernmost country in Africa

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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. With over 59 million people, it is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres (471,445 sq mi). South Africa has three capital cities: executive Pretoria, judicial Bloemfontein and legislative Cape Town. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of South Africans are of Black African ancestry, divided among a variety of ethnic groups speaking different African languages. The remaining population consists of Africa's largest communities of European, Asian, and multiracial ancestry.

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Tensions as suspects in S Africa farm murder case appear in court Tense scenes outside a court in South Africa at hearing for two Black men charged with killing a white farmer. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:43Published 1 week ago

Tensions rise in South Africa over farm killing A tense standoff between white farmers and black activists gripped the South African town of Senekal on Friday.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

South Africa rugby fans give their verdict on Championship withdrawal Rugby fans in Cape Town are disappointed by the Springboks' decision to pull out of the Rugby Championship in Australia. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:58Published 1 week ago

World champs South Africa withdraw from Rugby Championship World champions South Africa will not take part in the Rugby Championship due effects of COVID-19 pandemic Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:02Published 1 week ago

Holidaymaker almost loses toe from spider bite An intrepid traveller who survived swimming with sharks on the trip of alifetime told how he was so badly bitten by a venomous spider on the sameholiday that doctors threatened to amputate his toe... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:17Published 3 weeks ago

Watch: How Mahatma Gandhi's ‘passive resistance’ inspired Nelson Mandela Mahatma Gandhi inspired millions across the globe with his ideals. From ‘non-violence’ to ‘satyagraha’, Gandhi’s legacy transcends borders and generations. Among the many that Gandhi inspired.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:52Published 3 weeks ago

South Africa: Gauteng rail service disrupted by vandalism In South Africa, Gauteng's railway system grinds to a halt, leaving hundreds of thousands stranded. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:46Published on September 20, 2020

Foreigners 'live in constant fear' in South Africa, Human Rights Watch reports Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:21Published on September 18, 2020

Officers accused of killing South African teen to appear in court Killing of Nathaniel Julies, a 16-year-old boy with Down syndrome, sparked outcry and protests against police brutality. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published on September 11, 2020

South Africans in vaccine trial hope 'to save the world' Khensani Nkuna is a volunteer in AstraZeneca's experimental coronavirus vaccine trial in South Africa and she hopes to "save the world". Colette Luke has the latest. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:35Published on September 10, 2020

South African bikers protest against attacks on farmers Thousands of bikers from all over South Africa gathered around Pretoria to deliver roses and crosses attached with letters to stop farm murders and racism. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on August 29, 2020

Anger after South African police kill disabled teenager The community says police are using gang violence in the area to cover up the killing. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:32Published on August 28, 2020

Jaw-Dropping Aerial Pictures Show Southern Right Whales Cavorting These jaw-dropping aerial shots, taken by Iain Bryant, show Southern Right Whales cavorting at Witsand, South Africa. The two adult whales are believed to be mating while a juvenile stays near its.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published on August 28, 2020

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Amid anti-COVID efforts, South Africa "didn't have a flu season" One senior public health official credits basic measures like masks and hand washing with giving South Africa a virtually flu-free year. CBS News - Published on September 22, 2020
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Some South African students move in with teachers amid pandemic Durning the hard lockdown, online learning was impossible for thousands of children because of a lack of access to technology. CBS News - Published on September 8, 2020
How South African schools reopened amid COVID-19 South Africa has more coronavirus cases than any other country in Africa, but students there have been back in the classroom for weeks. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta shows us how several.. CBS News - Published on September 8, 2020
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Why have great white sharks completely disappeared from Cape Town's False Bay? Great white sharks have disappeared off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. There have been zero shark sightings in False Bay this year and only around 50 last year. Analysts said the great whites.. CBS News - Published on September 3, 2020
Zimbabwe suffers its worst drought in a century, with half the population suffering food insecurity According to the World Food Programme, Zimbabwe needs more than $200 million in emergency aid. Climate change is being widely blamed for the crisis, as CBS News correspondent Debora Patta reports from.. CBS News - Published on September 3, 2020
Gayle King on Mandela funeral: "A time to mourn, to reflect" More than 4,000 guests and dignitaries attended the funeral service for Nelson Mandela, in Qunu, South Africa. Gayle King was among those invited by the Mandela family, and along with close family.. CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020	Nelson Mandela laid to rest in South Africa CBS News' Debora Patta reports from South Africa on the funeral for Nelson Mandela, and CBS News' Gayle King and actor Forest Whittaker offer their thoughts on the former South African president and.. CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020
A final farewell to Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was finally laid to rest in South Africa in the town where he grew up. Martha Teichner, who spent three years posted in South Africa, reports on the memorial services for the country's.. CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020	Mandela's close friend: "My life is in a void" Ahmed Kathrada, Nelson Mandela's friend of 67 years, delivers emotional remarks at Mandela's funeral in Qunu, South Africa. CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020
Nelson Mandela's body reaches final resting place Draped in a South African flag, Nelson Mandela's coffin was brought to the former president's hometown of Qunu, where people gathered to pay their respects. Making it clear that Mandela is back where.. CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020	Mandela's granddaughter tells his "chicken" story Nelson Mandela's granddaughter, Nandi, shares some of the anti-apartheid leader's favorite childhood stories while speaking at his funeral service in Qunu, South Africa. CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020
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South Africa

Southernmost country in Africa

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