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South Africa

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.

Here you can find an automatic compilation of all DW content relating to South Africa - in chronological order.

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Zimbabwe's land reform: Zambia's gain, a cautionary tale for South Africa? 16.01.2019

Land reform has been costly for the Zimbabwean economy. But not for Zambia, where agriculture has benefited from Zimbabwean white commercial farmers. Is this a cautionary tale for South Africa and its land reform plans?

Zimbabwe Fuel Protests

AfricaLink on Air - 14 January 2019 14.01.2019

Zimbabwe police clash with protesters at fuel rise demonstrations+++ Three men to stand trial over Kenya mall attack+++Why critics are sceptical of recently launched ANC manifesto by president Ramaphosa+++ WHO fight against Ebola virus intensifies in DRC
Bischof Óscar Romero, aus El Salvador

WorldLink: Moving on 11.01.2019

This week on WorldLink, we venture into an area of Baghdad that has previously housed both Saddam Hussein's regime and the US military, but has been closed to the public for 15 years. We also step inside Soweto's first adult shop and explore the legacy of Oscar Romero, a Salvadoran Archbishop assassinated in 1980.
Südafrika Soweto Erotikladen Mmathobo Ndlovu

WorldLink: Let's talk about sex 10.01.2019

Sex talk is taboo in the Johannesburg township of Soweto. Businesswoman Mmathabo Ndlovu says that silence and lack of awareness leads to an array of social and health problems. So, she's opened the township's first adult shop to get people talking.
Kongo hält mit zwei Jahren Verspätung historische Wahlen ab

AfricaLink on Air - 09 January 2019 09.01.2019

DR Congo activists warns of mass action if election results are not credible+++ Mixed reactions on Egypt winning bid to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations+++Unemployment fears as Ugandan government plans to ban motorcycle riders commonly known as boda-boda
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Egypt to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 08.01.2019

Egypt has pipped South Africa to the hosting rights for this year's Africa Cup of Nations. Cameroon had been stripped of the tournament last year after planning and security concerns.
Daunenjacken im Geschäft

On the quest for an eco-friendly winter jacket 28.12.2018

How hard can it be to find an environmentally-friendly coat? With freezing temperatures and the possibility of snow, Cai Nebe of South Africa sets off on the search for the perfect winter coat.

eco@africa Nneota Egbe

Welcome to the latest edition of eco@africa 21.12.2018

On this week's eco@africa, we see the work of wastepickers in Nairobi, explore declining seagrass in Germany, and meet the snake handlers of Zimbabwe.

South Africa counts the costs of the Zuma years 19.12.2018

South Africa - Africa’s most developed economy - stands on the brink of disaster as the effects of ten years of misrule by Jacob Zuma sets in. The national energy company has imposed scheduled power outages to stave off a national black out, while the South African army has also been drafted in to save crumbling water infrastructure.
Simbabwe Grace Mugabe

Grace Mugabe wanted in South Africa over assault on model 19.12.2018

The former first lady of Zimbabwe is facing an arrest warrant in South Africa for a reported assault. She is accused of whipping a model with an electrical cord at a lavish hotel.
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DW Business – Europe & America 14.12.2018

China backs down in its trade war with US - Stars shine for Spain's solar sector -South Africa inaugurates first cannabis expo
Siyanda Sopangisa

Quote of the week 14.12.2018

"We teach them about keeping the environment clean, taking out the litter before they paddle and we are using canoeing as some sort of incentive." – Siyanda Sopangisa, Founder of Khayelitsha Canoe Club in South Africa

Cannabis Boom in South Africa 14.12.2018

South Africa inaugurates its first cannabis expo as the country decriminalizes the plant for personal use.
Umwelt-Aktivistin aus Süd Afrika, Makoma Lekalakala

'There should be no nuclear in climate financing' 14.12.2018

Prize-winning South African activist Makoma Lekalakala's successful legal battle to stop a secret nuclear power deal in her homeland won her international acclaim. She tells DW about defending the environment in court.
eco@africa Nneota Egbe Moderator

Welcome to the latest edition of eco@africa 14.12.2018

On this week's eco@africa, we're looking at ways to live more greenly, from an environment-orientated canoe club in South Africa to the top trends for a more sustainable Christmas and greening Mauritania's capital.
Nigeria Präsident Muhamadu Buhari

AfricaLink on Air - 11 December 2018 11.12.2018

Nigerian presidential candidates sign an agreement for a peaceful campaign ahead of elections+++President Kabila downplays observers’ insecurity concerns in the forthcoming DRC elections+++Ghana’s Luok clan calls on an inter-marriage ban to be lifted

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