South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa.

South Africa is widely recognised as having one of the most advanced digital ecosystems in the continent. Its key features include over 300 000 kilometres of fibre distributed across the country.

2 days ago · South Africa is a parliamentary democracy and is, in many respects, a developed country, although much of its population lives in poverty. All major urban areas have modern, world-class …

Jan 9, 2026 · South Africa is the only country that has dismantled its nuclear weapons program voluntarily. The first successful human heart transplant was perfomed in Cape Town, South Africa. …

South Africa is Africa’s youngest democracy, that prides itself of 31 years of freedom and democracy that were ushered-in in 1994 following the defeat of a repressive apartheid system.

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South Africa has the most industrialized, technologically advanced, and diversified economy in Africa. It is a middle-income emerging market with a rich supply of natural resources, with well-developed …

Heavy rain left homes flooded, damaged school infrastructure, and placed healthcare facilities under pressure in parts of northern KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa.