South Africa

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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), 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 Ocean; 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 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 Constitutional Court, the country's highest court, is located in Johannesburg.

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Historic coalition in South Africa : three decades of ANC dominance come to an end Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:31Published on June 15, 2024

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All eyes on ANC as it discusses who to enlist to govern South Africa Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:28Published on June 4, 2024

ANC loses outright majority in South Africa vote Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:50Published on June 3, 2024

South Africa: Coalition talks set to start after ANC loses majority Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:22Published on June 2, 2024

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South Africa's ANC calls demands for President Ramaphosa to step down for coalition talks a 'no-go' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:23Published on June 2, 2024

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South Africa

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