South Africa — Republic of, a country in S Africa; member of the Commonwealth of Nations until 1961. 42,327,458; 472,000 sq. mi. (1,222,480 sq. km). Capitals: Pretoria and Cape Town. Formerly, Union of South Africa. * * * South Africa Introduction South Africa… … Universalium
1995 in South African sport — See also: 1994 in South African sport, 1995 in South Africa, 1996 in South African sport and the Timeline of South African sport. Football (Rugby Union)* 25 May 24 June South Africa hosts and wins the Third Rugby World CupFootball (Soccer)April*… … Wikipedia
SOUTH AFRICA — SOUTH AFRICA, republic comprising nine provinces – Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, North West, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, and KwaZulu Natal. Prior to 1994, when multiracial democracy was introduced, there were four… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
South Africa: White Settlement in South Africa — ▪ 1995 White settlement of South Africa began in 1652, when the Dutch East India Company established a station at Cape Town and soon introduced European settlers and black slaves. By the time Britain annexed the Cape Colony in 1814, white… … Universalium
South Africa–Ukraine relations — South African Ukrainian relations are foreign relations between South Africa and Ukraine. South Africa established its Embassy in Kiev in October 1992 while Ukraine established its Embassy in Pretoria in 1995. See also * Foreign relations of… … Wikipedia
1994 in South Africa — See also: 1993 in South Africa, other events of 1994, 1994 in South African sport, 1995 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history. EventsJanuary* 16 January The Pan Africanist Congress suspends its armed struggleFebruary* 28… … Wikipedia
1996 in South Africa — See also: 1995 in South Africa, other events of 1996, 1996 in South African sport 1997 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history. EventsFebruary* Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in his capacity as Grand President of the British… … Wikipedia
South Africa national rugby union team — Rugby team country = Springboks union = South African Rugby Union nickname = Springboks, Springbokke, Bokke, Amabokoboko emblem = the Springbok and the Protea captain =John Smit coach =flagicon|South Africa Peter de Villiers date= 2008 present… … Wikipedia
South Africa national rugby league team — Infobox rugby league nation Name = South Africa Badge = South African Rugby League.png Badge size = 100px Nickname = The Rhinos Association = South African Rugby League Region = Africa Coach = flagicon|South Africa Hendrik Mulder Captain =… … Wikipedia
South Africa and weapons of mass destruction — During the 1970s and 1980s, South Africa pursued research into nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. Six nuclear weapons were assembled [http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/rsa/nuke.htm] . With the anticipated changeover to a majority… … Wikipedia
