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The Republic of South Africa (RSA) is the southernmost country in Africa. Its population of 57 million people has a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions.

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November 24, 2023

South Africa: Oscar Pistorius granted parole after murder

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South Africans take stock of Mandela's legacy

South Africans take stock of Mandela's legacy

What does still remain of the anti-apartheid activist's achievements, a decade after his death?
PoliticsDecember 7, 202302:49 min
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Witnesses describe climate change in Africa

Witnesses describe climate change in Africa

DW asked people from Africa how their lives have changed as the climate has altered because of global heating.
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South Africa: The woman welder blending metal with elegance

South Africa: The woman welder blending metal with elegance

Nadia Cerva from Johannesburg is a furniture maker who knows well to forge iron steel into refined home decor.
LifestyleDecember 5, 202305:03 min
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South Africa's anti-Israel stance alarms country's Jews

South Africa's anti-Israel stance alarms country's Jews

The conflict in the Middle East has also left its mark in South Africa, home to Africa's largest Jewish community.
PoliticsDecember 1, 2023
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South Africa turns to Google in bid to curb crime

South Africa turns to Google in bid to curb crime

Foreigners are often victims of crime in South Africa.
CrimeDecember 1, 2023
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Changing South Africa's meat-based diet

Changing South Africa's meat-based diet

This chef from Johannesburg wants to change South African perceptions about veganism.
LifestyleNovember 29, 202306:09 min
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South African anti-immigrant group to run in 2024 election

The group has become notorious for raiding businesses owned by foreign nationals, aiming to make them leave the country.
PoliticsOctober 29, 202303:58 min
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How people live in South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings

The Johannesburg fire, in which 70 people died, has drawn attention to the lack of affordable housing in South Africa.
SocietySeptember 16, 202303:19 min
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South Africa dodges a bullet with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is subject to an arrest warrant issued by the ICC for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
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South African dancer breaks boundaries with shopping bags

After an upcycled outfit created by professional dancer Bhungane Mehlomakulu went viral, he turned to design.
DesignApril 8, 202305:58 min
Nearly 200,000 Zimbabweans face deportation from South Africa as the government cancels their residency permits.

In South Africa, thousands of Zimbabweans fear deportation

With their residency permits canceled, nearly 200,000 Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa may be forced out.
SocietyApril 8, 202304:05 min