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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.

From 1948 until 1992, South Africa enforced a system of apartheid by segregating black South Africans from their white counterparts, leading to the systematic discrimination of the non-white population. This page collates DW content relating to South Africa.

Crises hits South Africa's black middle class 18.07.2019

South Africa's middle class bleeds as economy slides in the most unequal society on earth. Without inherited wealth to fall back on, middle class blacks especially run the risk of regressing.
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DW Business Africa 18.07.2019

Crises hits South Africa's black middle class - Overfishing worries Malawi - N26 valuation soars but challenges remain
Johnny Clegg und Nelson Mandela

AfricaLink on Air - 17 July 2019 17.07.2019

Sudan protest leaders and army rulers sign a power sharing deal+++South Africans mourn 'White Zulu' singer Johnny Clegg+++The RUGA settlement saga continues as Northern elders tell Fulanis in the south to return home.
Protest gegen rassistische Gewalt und Xenophobie in Südafrika

The 77 Percent — Xenophobia in South Africa 16.07.2019

Xenophobia in South Africa is nothing new. Since 2008 there have been killings and attacks against refugees and migrants from other African countries. Some experts and critics say it’s more than just an economic issue. Listen to the show featuring among others Zambian musician and activist popularly known as Pilato for more insight.

Südafrika Prozess gegen Jacob Zuma in Durban

AfricaLink on Air - 15 July 2019 15.07.2019

Jacob Zuma testifies before a commission on his role in state corruption+++A pastor has been confirmed with Ebola as the disease spreads in DR Congo+++Ugandans are making profits from snail farming to supply the insatiable apetites of foreigners in the capital Kampala.

Südafrika Prozess gegen Jacob Zuma in Durban

South Africa's Zuma denies being 'king of corruption' 15.07.2019

Ex-President Jacob Zuma has appeared in court, claiming to have been the victim of a campaign of vilification. He faces corruption charges over military equipment he sold as a minister in the 1990s.
Africa Cup of Nations 2019 - Viertelfinale - Senegal gegen Benin | Jubel

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Senegal and Nigeria reach semis 10.07.2019

Senegal became the first side to book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2019 semifinals courtesy of a 1-0 win over Benin, while Nigeria overcame South Africa thanks to a last-gasp winner.
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DW Business - Europe & America 08.07.2019

Deutsche Bank bites the bullet - South Africa: Game farming industry under fire

Game hunting revenues in South Africa 08.07.2019

The game farming industry in South Africa is worth around one and a half billion dollars a year – more than half of which comes from trophy hunting.
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DW Business Africa 08.07.2019

African leaders launch free-trade zone - South Africa: Game farming industry under fire
Nigerias Stürmer Odion Ighalo feiert sein zweites Tor beim Africa Cup

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Day of shocks as holders Cameroon and hosts Egypt both fall 06.07.2019

The holders and hosts are both out as Nigeria and South Africa pulled off big wins. Odion Ighalo was the star for Nigeria, who recovered to beat Cameroon, while a late Thembinkosi Lorch goal stunned Egypt in Cairo.
Ghana Accra DW 77 Percent debate

The 77 Percent —African identity 02.07.2019

African identity has always been a controversial issue. Partly because of past colonization and the current wave of globalization. The 77 percent, who make up majority of the population are redefining and reaffirming who they are despite modern day challenges. They see as a major element in defining their origins. But how achievable is it? And why does it even matter?
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DW Business - Europe & America 28.06.2019

EU-MERCOSUR trade deal under fire - China, US trade spat takes center stage at G20 - Italy firm thrives on machines replacing packers

Afrika-Cup 2019 | Marokko - Elfenbeinküste

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Morocco stay perfect, Tunisia in trouble 28.06.2019

Morocco swept aside the threat of Ivory Coast, while Tunisia might not make the knockouts after another draw. Later on, South Africa play Namibia.
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Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa 28.06.2019

On this week's special edition of Eco Africa, we meet eco heroes including a photographer who launched a campaign to ban plastic bags in Kenya and a man who's been planting trees in Burkina Faso to stop desertification.
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DW Business - Africa 27.06.2019

Trade Rivalry: Africa wants bigger piece of global trade pie - High Hopes: South Africa hopes for investment at G20 summit - Electric Carsharing: VW launches all-electric carsharing fleet in Berlin
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