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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 that stretches 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. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres. Pretoria is the administrative capital, while Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament, is the legislative capital. Bloemfontein has traditionally been regarded as the judicial capital. The largest city, and site of highest court is Johannesburg.

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Two South Africans detained in Equatorial Guinea Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:03Published on March 1, 2023

Meet the South African team empowering underprivileged children to become Ocean Warriors Parley Oceans School is a 16-week afterschool programme teaches underprivileged youths theoretical knowledge about the ocean and conducts a unique swimming course that incorporates mindfulness. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:00Published on February 27, 2023

South Africa army defends controversial naval drills with Russia Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:32Published on February 23, 2023

Energy-starved South Africa offers tax breaks to boost power production Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:38Published on February 23, 2023

Russia's warship with hypersonic missiles arrives for drills with South Africa, China Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:45Published on February 22, 2023

South Africa's navy stages controversial exercises with China, Russia Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:45Published on February 20, 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 46,000 \| Oneindia News Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 46,000; 6.1 magnitude earthquake strike New Zealand; North Korea triggers fresh tensions, releases images of ICBM missile launch; Pakistan defence ministry.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 06:13Published on February 19, 2023

Madhya Pradesh: Kuno National Park welcomes 12 South African cheetahs \| Oneindia News Twelve cheetahs from South Africa arrived in Madhya Pradesh today i.e. on 18th February, months after eight big cats had been ferried from Namibia. The second batch of cheetahs landed at the air force.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published on February 18, 2023

South Africa naval drills with Russia & China: "Re-ordering of international spheres of influence" Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:00Published on February 17, 2023

South Africa declares national disaster amid deadly floods Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:56Published on February 15, 2023

South Africa declares national state of disaster over floods \| Oneindia News South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national state of disaster to enable an intensive response to widespread flooding that has affected seven of the country's nine.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:29Published on February 14, 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Rescuing continues while death toll stands at over 24,000 \| Oneindia News Turkey-Syria earthquake: Rescue teams find more survivors; US blacklists 6 Chinese firms linked to spy balloon program; US Military successfully shoots down high altitude object over Alaska; South.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published on February 11, 2023

South African rapper AKA, originally named Kiernan Forbes is fatally shot in Durban \| Oneindia News South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, known professionally as AKA, has been killed at Durban in South Africa. He was merely 35 years old. According to reports, local police confirmed that a 'well-known.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:03Published on February 11, 2023

Chinese spy balloon row: Beijing refuses US defence chief's call, says the Pentagon \| Oneindia News Chinese spy balloon row: China declined US call citing non-conducive atmosphere for talks; Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram reinstated by Meta after 2 years of suspension; South Africa: Prez Cyril.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:18Published on February 10, 2023

South Africa's most immediate task is to reduce power cuts says Ramaphosa Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:58Published on February 10, 2023

South Africa energy crisis: Country activates disaster law over power shortages Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:23Published on February 10, 2023

South Africa: Prez Cyril Ramaphosa declares 'State of Disaster' over power crisis \| Oneindia News South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a state of disaster with immediate effect. The announce was made to deal with the country’s severe electricity crisis including prolonged daily.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:29Published on February 10, 2023

South Africa: Judge in Zuma graft trial recuses himself Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:19Published on January 31, 2023

South Africa electricity crisis: govt considers national state of disaster Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published on January 31, 2023

This Day in History: Gandhi Is Assassinated This Day in History:, Gandhi Is Assassinated. January 30, 1948. The political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement was assassinated in New Delhi by a Hindu fanatic. Known as.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:02Published on January 30, 2023

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