South Africa declared itself a republic in 1961 after the 1960 Sharpsville massacre where 70 black protestors were killed. The African National Congress was banned and Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years until being released in 1990. South Africa borders several countries in southern Africa and has a population of over 52 million people who speak 11 official languages. The country has a diverse culture that includes traditional Zulu dances, cuisine, and festivals as well as sports like rugby and soccer that are very popular. Tourism is also a large part of South Africa's economy focused around natural attractions.

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