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South Africa is known for its ethnic and cultural diversity. Almost all South Africans speak English to some degree of proficiency, in addition to their native language, with English acting as a lingua franca in commerce, education, and government. [ 1][ 2] South Africa has eleven official languages, but other indigenous languages are spoken by ...
South Africa is home to worlds deepest gold mine, Mponeng Gold Mine, reaching nearly 4000m depth. [274] It is the world's largest producer [275] of chrome, manganese, platinum, vanadium and vermiculite. It is the second largest producer [275] of ilmenite, palladium, rutile and zirconium. It is the world's third largest coal exporter. [276]
Teen-oriented talk show focusing on daily issues faced by South Africa's teens. Co-produced by Okuhle Media [31] and independent producer Tamara Gondwe. Temptation (South Africa) Ter wille van Oorlewing: Dubbed in Afrikaans 900+ episodes Anglia Television: Dubbed from the British series The World of Survival. Thabang Thabong: 2003 SABC 2
Does August's full moon have a special name? August's full moon is the Sturgeon Moon, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The name comes from the giant lake sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake ...
South Africa accepted the convention on 10 July 1997. [3] There are twelve World Heritage Sites in South Africa. [3] The first three sites in South Africa were added to the list in 1999 while the most recent ones, the Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites and the Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa, were added in 2024.
Geography of South Africa. / 29.000°S 24.000°E / -29.000; 24.000. South Africa occupies the southern tip of Africa, its coastline stretching more than 2,850 kilometres (1,770 miles) from the desert border with Namibia on the Atlantic (western) coast southwards around the tip of Africa and then northeast to the border with Mozambique ...
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee was created in 1991, and South Africa returned to the Games at the 1992 Summer Olympics (and the 1992 Summer Paralympics). South Africa also participated in the Winter Olympic Games in 1960, and since 1994.
The National flag largely represents peace and unity. The Day of Reconciliation is a public holiday in South Africa held annually on 16 December. The holiday came into effect in 1995 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity for the country. [ 1] Recognising the need for racial harmony, the ...