South Africa

Country in Southern Africa

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, 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 62 million people, the country is the world's 23rd-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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At least 45 people have died in a bus crash in South Africa.
Credit: Sky News - Published 11 hours ago

Richie Murphy begins his temporary reign as Ulster head coach with a 22-12 defeat by Sharks in South Africa.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago

Radio and text coverage as Ulster travel to South Africa to take on bottom side Sharks at the Kings Park Stadium in Durban.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

The former chief executive of South African multinational retailer Steinhoff was told he would be arrested shortly before he was found fatally injured, police..
Credit: Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Match preview and team details as Dragons host South Africa's Bulls in the United Rugby Championship.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

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