• About 80 percent of South Africa’s population is black African, whose ancestors predated the arrival of English and Dutch settlers in the 17th century.
  • Stay on top of South Africa latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
  • Breaking news and top stories from South Africa. The latest on the economy, politics, government, and business.
  • The World Bank’s strategy in South Africa reflects the country’s development priorities and its unique leadership and anchor position, at the sub-regional level...
  • Physical map of South Africa showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps.
  • USAID supports improved learning outcomes in South Africa with a focus on primary grade reading as a measure of performance.
  • The countrywide time in South Africa is South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
  • July to November sees South Africa’s Whale Coast hum with activity as migratory whales arrive from the icy Antarctic to mate and give birth in warmer waters.
  • There are several major coffee chains in South Africa, with many seeing slight price increases relative to the latest data from Stats SA.
  • Newly appointed South African MP suspended for racist language video. 21/06 - 20:21. Cyril Ramaphosa promises a new era for South Africa.