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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. Its nine provinces are bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini; and it encloses Lesotho. Covering an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres, the country has a population of over 62 million people. Pretoria is the administrative capital, while Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament, is the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein is regarded as the judicial capital. The largest, most populous city is Johannesburg, followed by Cape Town and Durban.

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Caught On Cam: 3 Killed In Dramatic Shootout & Chase During U.S Pastor's Hollywood Style Rescue An American pastor, Josh Sullivan, was rescued by South African police after being kidnapped in Gqeberha. A high-intensity shootout left three suspects dead at the safe house where he was.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:23Published 2 days ago

Ex-Cyclone Alfred : leaves trail of destruction in Australia –floods, blackouts, chaos on east coast Ex-Cyclone Alfred : continues to wreak havoc across Australia's east coast, bringing torrential rain, fierce winds, and widespread destruction. Thousands remain without power as emergency crews.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:19Published on March 9, 2025

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Steve Smith's Retires: Steps Away from ODIs After Australia’s Loss to India in Champions Trophy After Australia's loss to India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Steve Smith has officially announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals. The legendary batter, who played a crucial role in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on March 5, 2025

First openly gay Imam shot dead in South Africa Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:53Published on February 18, 2025

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