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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is the southernmost sovereign state in Africa. It is bounded on the south by 2,798 kilometers of coastline of southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, on the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, and on the east by Mozambique and Swaziland, and surrounding the kingdom of Lesotho. South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world by land area, and with close to 53 million people, is the world's 24th-most populous nation. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World or the Eastern Hemisphere.
South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: Afrikaans developed from Dutch and serves as the first language of most white and coloured South Africans; English reflects the legacy of British colonialism, and is commonly used in public and commercial life, though it is fourth-ranked as a spoken first language.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The bidding process for hosting the tournament finals was open only to African nations; in 2004, the international football federation, FIFA, selected South Africa over Egypt and Morocco to become the first African nation to host the finals.
The matches were played in 10 stadiums in nine host cities around the country, with the final played at the Soccer City stadium in South Africa's largest city, Johannesburg. Thirty-two teams were selected for participation via a worldwide qualification tournament that began in August 2007. In the first round of the tournament finals, the teams competed in round-robin groups of four teams for points, with the top two teams in each group proceeding. These 16 teams advanced to the knockout stage, where three rounds of play decided which teams would participate in the final.
The Xhosa Wars (also known as the Cape Frontier Wars or "Africa's 100 Years War"), were a series of nine wars or flare-ups (from 1779 to 1879) between the Xhosa tribes and European settlers in what is now the Eastern Cape in South Africa. These events were the longest-running military action in the history of African colonialism.
The reality of the conflicts between the Europeans and Xhosa involves a balance of tension. At times, tensions existed between the various Europeans in the Cape region, tensions between Empire administration and colonial governments, and tensions and alliances of the Xhosa tribes. Alliances with Europeans introduced to the Xhosa tribes the use of firearms; even so, the Xhosa lost most of their territory and were incorporated into the British Empire. The Xhosa include some groups that have adopted the Xhosa language and several groups that are now classed as being Xhosa, such as the Mfengu nation, that had an alliance with the Cape Colony.
The first European settlers in the Cape were the Dutch who, in 1652, established a small supply station at present-day Cape Town for their trading ships to stop for supplies en route to and from the East Indies. European settlement in and around Cape Town later spread into the valleys. By the second half of the 18th century, Europeans, predominantly trekboers, moved eastward up the coast and encountered the Xhosa in the region of the Great Fish River. The Xhosa were already established in the area and herded cattle. Competition for land ensued, particularly after the arrival of several groups of British settlers in 1820.
The South African Maritime Safety Authority has added its voice in celebrating the annual Day of the Seafarer at an event in Cape Town. The theme of this year's commemoration highlights the role of seafarers in Ocean Protection. Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga earlier delivered a keynote address, saying South Africa is committed to sustainable shipping practices. Vanessa Poonah has more. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The joint naval exercise, named Exercise Mosi II, involves more than 350 South African soldiers and is scheduled to last until February 27th READ MORE : https://www.africanews.com/2023/02/21/south-africa-hosts-joint-maritime-exercises-involving-china-and-russia Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent. Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews #AfNews
October is national transport month. And with the strike at Transnet, it’s worth taking a moment to look at South Africa's maritime and shipping industry. Department of Transport deputy director-general for maritime, Mthunzi Madiya, explains. Tune into Newzroom Afrika channel 405 for more.
In the harbour city of Durban South Africa, Transnet, the country's road, rail and sea infrastructure provider and operator, has congratulated the first group of 83 graduates from its maritime school of excellence. The school has campuses in Cape Town, Richards Bay and Port Elizabeth. The graduates included helicopter pilots, marine pilots, engineers and cargo operators. CCTV's Angelo Coppola reports
South Africa's maritime sector is one of the industries that contribute immensely to the country's Gross Domestic Product, with billions of rand each year. According to the department of transport, 85% of South Africa’s trade moves by sea. Nondumiso Mfenyana unpacks the importance of the maritime industry. Tune into Newzroom Afrika DSTV channel 405 for more.
In these footages, mosr of them taken with a small camera attached to an officer's gear, we follow the MRS in a training mission. This highly trained soldier squad specializes in boarding vessels to fight highjackers meets with the Ghanaian army to give them a formation on the techniques to use to defeat piracy. 10/30/2013 News LATEST NEWS - Watch the latest breaking news and information on the latest top stories, international, business, entertainment, politics, and more. With our correspondents all over the world in the field.
In the aftermath of recent attacks in the Red Sea, vessels are opting to bypass the Suez Canal and navigate around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope. This shift has disrupted a crucial global shipping route, compelling ships to add 15 days to their usual journeys, accompanied by increased costs. READ MORE : https://www.africanews.com/2024/01/27/red-sea-crisis-spurs-maritime-traffic-to-cape-of-good-hope-boosting-south-africas-ports Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent. Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews #AfNews
(www.abndigital.com) According to the South African Maritime Safety Authority, ninety eight percent of South Africa's total import and export trade was carried by foreign ships last year with the country losing out on 45 billion rand in potential business. Out of 9,000 ships coming in and out of the country's ports every year, only one is registered with South Africa. ABN's Monique Senekal reports.
ABN's Lindsay Williams spoke to the South African Maritime Safety Authority CEO Commander, Tsietsi Mokhele, about the significance of the maritime sector to the South African economy.
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is the southernmost sovereign state in Africa. It is bounded on the south by 2,798 kilometers of coastline of southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, on the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, and on the east by Mozambique and Swaziland, and surrounding the kingdom of Lesotho. South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world by land area, and with close to 53 million people, is the world's 24th-most populous nation. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World or the Eastern Hemisphere.
South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: Afrikaans developed from Dutch and serves as the first language of most white and coloured South Africans; English reflects the legacy of British colonialism, and is commonly used in public and commercial life, though it is fourth-ranked as a spoken first language.
Once I was anothers lover
Now I am my own
Trying to call myself a brother
Living here alone
Maybe if you came to see me
Wishing I wasn't so blind
Sitting here thinking to be free
Maybe we'd all change our mind
She is kind and beautiful
I am young and strong
We have never met each other
But it can't be long
Oft' I have slept by her window
Often I whisper her name
And wonder that words in the wind blow