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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 stretch 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. South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg.

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Protesters march on ANC office over South Africa energy crisis Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:12Published 17 hours ago

WATCH: People march in South Africa to demand an end to power cuts known as load shedding People in South Africa marched to protest power cuts that can leave them without electricity for 12 hours a day. The marchers demanded "power for the people". Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 day ago

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South Africa Announces Joint Navy Drills With China and Russia South Africa Announces , Joint Navy Drills With , China and Russia. On January 19, South African armed forces announced that Russian and Chinese Navies will participate in “a multinational.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

South African leader skips Davos amid electricity crisis Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:15Published 1 week ago

Ducks replace pesticides at South Africa vineyard Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:24Published 1 week ago

South African high court halts Zuma's bid to prosecute Ramaphosa Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:48Published 1 week ago

Nduduzo Makhatini on origins of African Jazz music Some call him the most influential Jazz musician from Africa. Others say he's the future of Jazz. Nduduzo Makhathini is a South African pianist, composer, and healer. Here's his take on the origins of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:36Published 3 weeks ago

Cape2Rio sailing race: South African skipper in the race for sport and diversity Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

South African President Ramaphosa survives 'farmgate' scandal Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:55Published on December 20, 2022

Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of South Africa's ruling party Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:36Published on December 19, 2022

South Africa ANC conference: Protestors disrupt Ramaphosa's opening speech Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:28Published on December 16, 2022

Africa-US summit: South Africa pushes ahead with Green Hydrogen Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:55Published on December 16, 2022

South Africa ANC congress: Five-day conference to elect leadership Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published on December 16, 2022

South African man clicks pics of aloe vera on beach and the internet goes bonkers\| Oneindia News A South African man shared images of dried up aloe vera plants on the beach which has put shock among netizens who are comparing it to an alien invasion. #SouthAfrica #Alienonbeach #DeadAloevera Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:39Published on December 16, 2022

South Africa's Ramaphosa faces crunch impeachment debate Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:10Published on December 13, 2022

ANC backs South African president Ramaphosa Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:50Published on December 6, 2022

Kanye West Calls Elon Musk ‘Half-Chinese’ and a ‘Genetic Hybrid’ Kanye West Calls Elon Musk , ‘Half-Chinese’ and a ‘Genetic Hybrid’. Kanye West Calls Elon Musk , ‘Half-Chinese’ and a ‘Genetic Hybrid’. After being suspended from Twitter for posting.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on December 5, 2022

Square Kilometre Array:Construction of world's largest radio telescope begins\| Oneindia News*Special The construction of one of the grand scientific projects of the 21st Century has finally begun today.. The Square Kilometre Array i.e SKA will be the largest radio telescope in the world when completed.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:26Published on December 5, 2022

Australia begins construction of its section of giant radio telescope Construction gets underway in Australia and South Africa of a network of antennas which together will form the world’s largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:23Published on December 5, 2022

This Day in History: First Human Heart Transplant (Saturday, December 3rd) This Day in History: , First Human Heart Transplant. December 3, 1967. Louis Washkansky, 53, received the first human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. He.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:47Published on December 2, 2022

S. Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment threat over 'Farmgate'\| Oneindia News*Explainer The fate of South African President…Cyril Ramaphosa..seems to be hanging by a thread. There are allegations of financial malfeasance against him…and of him covering up those misdeeds. What makes it.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:53Published on December 2, 2022

Pressure mounts on South Africa's Ramaphosa over 'farmgate' scandal Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:45Published on December 2, 2022

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