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Latitude: 25° 43‘ South  Longitude: 28° 11'East 

Latitude: 25° 43‘ South  Longitude: 28° 11'East . Recording. South African Flag. The colors of the South African Flag are: Red, Black, Green, Blue and White.

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Latitude: 25° 43‘ South  Longitude: 28° 11'East 

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  1. Latitude: 25° 43‘ South  Longitude: 28° 11'East  Recording

  2. South African Flag The colors of the South African Flag are: Red, Black, Green, Blue and White. The different colors have different meanings for different people and therefore no universal meaning can be given to any of the colors. The design of the flag, begins at the flag post in a "V" form and flows into a single horizontal band to the outer edge of the flag, This can be explained as the unification of the different peoples living in South Africa. The theme of unity ties in with the motto of the National Coat of Arms, "Unity is Strength".

  3. South Africa - Physical Features • Some of the physical features of South Africa are: the Limpopo River, St. Lucia Lake, and the Swartberg Mountains Swartberg Mountains Limpopo River St. Lucia Lake

  4. South AfricanAnimals South Africa has many different types ofanimals. Some of those animals are; The Rhinoceros, The Lion, the South African Gray Parrot, and the Great White Shark

  5. Minerals • South Africa is very rich in mineral resources such as • gold • coal • diamonds • copper • nickel • platinum • tin

  6. South African Exports Gold and diamonds remain the country’s most valuable exports. The two fastest-growing export industries have been aluminum and platinum. Platinum prices are expected to remain above $600 per ounce and could soon replace gold as South Africa’s single largest export.

  7. Important Cities • 1) Cape Town (Capital) • 2) Johannesburg • 3.) Soweto

  8. South African History In 1652 the Dutch sent an expedition to the southern tip of Africa. Initially sent to explore, they colonized and oppressed the Native African people. The British arrived in 1806, pushing the Dutch further into South Africa, and eventually out of the country by 1902.. For over 90 years the British also oppressed native Africans.

  9. South Africa History cont. The Union of South Africa was granted Independence in 1931, but the Afrikaners, descendants of the Dutch, quickly took political power. The National Party of Afrikaners created acts and laws meant to keep blacks and whites separate and unequal. In 1960 this apartheid regime attracted International attention with the Sharpeville Massacre, where 69 unarmed blacks, protesting against the 'pass laws‘, were shot dead, and more than 180 were injured.

  10. South Africa History cont. • In 1989 newly elected Prime Minister F. W. de Klerk promised reforms that would end white minority rule. • By 1992 apartheid had mostly ended. South Africa's black majority participated in the country's first democratic elections in 1994, which brought Nelson Mandela to power. • South African blacks led the struggle against white domination, with frequent protests leading to continued violence. • Throughout the 1980s, the international community tried to force the South African government to end Apartheid

  11. Activist Stephen Biko Former President Nelson Mandela Important Leaders Some of the important leaders of South Africa are: Chief Shaka Zulu, Activist Stephen Biko, Bishop Desmond Tutu, Former President Nelson Mandela, and President Thambo Mbeki Current President Thambo Mbeki Chief Shaka Zulu Bishop Desmond Tutu

  12. South African National Holidays South African Holidays The two major South African Holidays are 1)Freedom day – the South African Independence Day, 2) Human Rights Day – formerly Sharpeville Day, this day was set to commemorate Human Rights which are protected by the Bill of Rights contained in the countries Constitution Worker’s day, Youth day, National Women’s Day, Heritage day, and Reconciliation day are also national holidays

  13. Population The population of South Africa is, 42,768,678 South African National Anthem Recording

  14. South African Ethnic Groups South Africa’s population is separated into four divisions: African 76.6%, White 10.9%, Colored 8.9, and Other 0.9%

  15. South African Languages Some languages spoken in South Africa are: Afrikaans, English, Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Venda, Swati, Sesotho, Sepedi, Tsonga and Tswana Zulu Warior Xhosa Warrior Sesotho Warrior

  16. South African Schools Like the United States South Africa has a history of failing to provide proper education for its Black youth. The government provided poor facilities and materials for black schools, yet required that black South African school children learn Afrikaans, which was seen (and still is seen) as the language of the oppressor. The Soweto uprising was a violent reaction to a peaceful protest started by the Black youth in Soweto. One boy witnessing the shootings described the scene. He said, "They opened fire. They did not give any warning. They simply opened fire. Just like that. Just like that. And small children, small defenseless children, dropped down to the ground like swatted flies. This is murder, cold-blooded murder."

  17. South African Homes There are many different types of homes in South Africa. But the housing situation in South Africa is unfair. Most Blacks live in tin shacks, in Shanty Towns, while whites live in fancy homes. Home in a white area Homes in a Black Township

  18. South African Music South African music blends many of the traditional styles of African music, with modern hip -hop and R&B sounds. South Africa has also given us some of the most memorable voices from the African continent; Miriam Makeba, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Mahlathini. Use of traditional instruments like the Kalimba, and the Jimbe is popular.

  19. South African Music (Cont.) Township Jive is a music which originated from the townships around Johannesburg, South Africa. This sound came about from different styles of Southern African music. Migrant mine workers brought traditional music and culture to South Africa. When these music cultures were fused with pop music of the urban areas, a style of dance and popular rhythms emerged and this music has now reached places far away from the dusty streets of Soweto. Nkosi Sikelel'iAfrika Members of Ghetto Ruff Prod.

  20. South Africa Music ( A little extra) A member of the South African Production Trio TKZee, Kabelo Mabalane has now released his first solo effort. He has also taken the bold step of becoming an anti-drug activist. And has along with community leaders confronted Drug Dealers on their own Turf.

  21. South African Art Some of the popular artists of South Africa are: Mr. Ronnie Harrison, Mr. William Kentridge Mr. Gerard Bhengu, Mr. Simoni Nnguni , Mr. Gerard Sekoto, Mr. J.H. Pierneef, Ms. Irma Stern. Many pieces of South African art are expressions of the anger and pain of Black South Africans. This painting was done by Ronnie Harrison, who at the time of the first display of the painting, was tortured by the White South African Government

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