Brief of the South Africa

1. Inspiring new ways

2. History
 South Africa declared itself a republic in 1961.
 In 1960, 70 black protestors were killed in a peaceful
demonstration in Sharpsville.
 The African National Congress(ANC) was banned.
 Leader Nelson Mandela was jailed in 1964.
 The ban on the ANC was lifted. Nelson Mandela was seel after
27 years i.e. On Feb, 1990.
 Blacks were not allowed to vote.

3. Location
South Africa is located in Africa, by the most southern point.
Bordering countries and oceans:
Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique
Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
Population 52.98 million (2013)

4. Religion
Christians,80
%
Muslims,2%
Hindus,1%
Traditional
African religion
1%
Judaism ,1%
No religious affiliation
15%

5. Traditional Zulu Dance
 It’s an important part of Zulu Culture.
 Performed during traditional Zulu ceremony.
 It is customary that unmarried & young
men dance.
Indlamu
 Associated with zulu culture.
 Performed with drums & full traditional attire.
 Derive from war dances of the warriors.
Folk Dance

6. South Africa has eleven official languages:
 Afrikaans.
 English.
 Ndebele.
 Northern Sotho.
 Sotho.
 Swazi.
 Tswana.
 Tsonga.
 Venda.
 Xhosa.
 Zulu.
Languages

7. Cuisine
 Cape Malay curry
 Boerewors
 Chakalaka
 Frikkadel
 Sosaties
 Biltong
 Malva pudding
 Bredie

8. Economy
• Farming, mining, and
automotive industries run the
economy.
• The currency used is Rand, in
denominations 10, 20, 50, 100
and 200’s.
• Tourism contributes to the
economy.

9. Sports
South African people are very much passionate about there games.
The games played in South Africa are:
 Rugby,
 Soccer.
 Cricket.
 Golf.
 Basketball.
 And many more.

10. Tourism
Table Mountain Robben Island
Mountain, hiking, nature Island site of Mandela’s imprisonment
Kruger National Park Boulders Beach
Vast game reserve & Safari destination Sandy cove with resident penguin colony

11. Tourism cont…
Two Oceans Aquarium Birds of Eden
Up-close encounters with marine life Sanctuary
Lion’s Head Big Hole
Hiking, mountain Mining, museum, architecture

12. Festivals
 Hermanus Whale Festival
 Prince Albert Olive Festival
 Robertson Wacky Wine Weekend

13. Facts
• First heart transplant was performed
in Cape Town by Dr. Christiaan
Barnard in 1967.
• Known as the “Rainbow Nation.”
• Won the Rugby World Cup in 1995.
• Known for it’s gold and diamonds.
• Hosted the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

14. Nationals
• National Bird - Blue Crane
Also known as Stanley Crane & Paradise crane
• National Animal – Springbok
Gets it name from its characteristics of jumping
• National Flower – King Protea
Also known as Giant Protea, Honeypot or King
Sugar Bush