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No, South Africa was ruled by the British but the name was never applied to the country.
Cecil John Rhodes established the British South Africa Company in 1889 to exploit Africa for British interests and the British South Africa police were active in Rhodesia ( now Zimbabwe).
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Has South Africa ever been part of an empire?
yes, South Africa was formerly part of the British Empire
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The UN was formed in the 1950's. The only war that's ever occurred in South Africa was the Boer War between the Dutch and the British in 1899 to 1902. The British Zulu wars occurred in the 1880's north of South Africa. The only war the UN ever fought was in Korea; other than any operations.
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No one called Nelson Sword has ever been president of South Africa.
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Has South Africa's Springbok ever been held to no score in a rugby test match played in South Africa?
No
Why should same-sex marriage be legal in South Africa?
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What is south Africa's best ever performance?
in what field?
Was Taylor Lautner ever in south Africa?
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Have The Dixie Chicks ever come to South Africa?
no
Did hyenas live in South Africa ever?
Yes, hyenas live in Kruger National Park and surrounding areas in South Africa.
