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South Africa Politics
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Who made the first landing in south Africa?
Bartolomeu Dias - the master mariner after which the Mossel Bay Museum Complex is named, was the first explorer to set foot on South African soil here in Mossel Bay on 3 February 1488. He named Mossel Bay "The Watering Place of Saint Blaize" after arriving here on the holy day of the patron Saint Blaize and collecting fresh water from the fountain which today still flows
When did Rhodesia receive their independence from European rule?
Rhodesia is divided into two countries. Northern Rhodesia became independent on October 24, 1964. The name was changed to Zambia.
Southern Rhodesia was more complicated. It gained independence in 1965 and was led by a white segregationist group led by Ian Douglas Smith. This government was not recognized by the UK or other nations. China and Cuba sent military to help the blacks overthrow the whites. The UK took the country back to help bring order in 1979. Robert Mugabe won the election and became the prime minister.
Who was the president of South Africa in 1982?
The state president of South Africa in 1982 was Marais Viljoen. He served from 1979 to 1984 and was the last ceremonial state president of South Africa.
How was the human rights in South Africa?
The human rights violated in Zimbabwe involve the governments abuse of power and authority. In addition, security forces continue to torture, beat, and abuse political activists, student leaders, and civil society activists with impunity.
What was the cause of the aparthied movement in South Africa?
Beginning in 1948, the ruling white Afrikaners established separate states and social rules for the black majority in order to maintain control of the country in the face of the many new independent African states. This segregation prevented the black populace from gaining political or economic power within the country.
What is the GDP of South Africa?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 1st Quarter 2008
Real quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2008 increased by +2,1%, q/q The seasonally adjusted real GDP at market prices for the first quarter of 2008 increased by an annualised rate of 2,1 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2007. The corresponding real annualised economic growth rates for the four quarters of 2007 were 5,1 percent, 4,4 percent, 4,8 percent and 5,3 percent respectively.
The main contributors to the increase in economic activity for the first quarter of 2008 were the finance, real estate and business services industry (1,0 of a percentage point); general government sector (0,6 of a percentage point); the wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants industry and the construction industry (each industry contributing 0,5 of a percentage point); the transport and communication and agriculture, forestry and fishing industry (each industry contributing 0,3 of a percentage point).
The seasonally adjusted real value added by non-agricultural industries (excluding the impact of the volatile agriculture industry) for the first quarter of 2008 increased by 1,7 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2007. The unadjusted real GDP at market prices for the first quarter of 2008 increased by 4,0 percent compared with the first quarter of 2007. The corresponding increase for the respective quarters of 2007 were 5,8 percent, 5,1 percent, 5,2 and 4,6 percent yielding an annual growth rate of 5,1 percent in real GDP at market prices.
What is the Ratio of race in South Africa?
It should be rather 1 to 10. Their are many illegal blacks from Africa and maybe legal immigrants as well. I think more than 1 million whites emigrated since the ANC came to power.
Who are the top ten richest black people in south Africa?
Richest People in Africa
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1. Olubunmi Oscar Akinsanmi US$153 Billion- Oscar II Investments Ltd
2. Keion Turner US$17 Billion Nigeria - Inherited Company
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3. Naguib Sawiris US$10 Billion Egypt - Orascom Holdings/Inherited
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4. Mohammed Al Amoudi US$7.2 Billion Ethiopia - Investments/Self Made
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5. Nicky Oppenheimer US$5 Billion South Africa - Mining/Inherited
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6. Onsi Sawiris US$5 Billion Egypt - Orascom Holdings/ Self Made
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7. Aliko Dangote US$4.2 Billion Nigeria - Cement and Diversified Industries/Inherited
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8. Lakshmi Mittal - US$4,030 Billion South Africa - Mining/Self Made
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9. Nassef Sawiris US$ 3.9 Billion Egypt - Orascom Holdings/Inherited
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10. Rupert Family US$3 Billion South Africa - Luxury Industry/Inherited
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11. Mo Ibrahaim US$2.5 Billion Sudan - Telecom/Investments/Self Made
Nicolaas Diederichs (1903-1978) served as the third State President of South Africa from 1975 to 1978. An economist, Diederichs obtained a doctorate from the University of Leyden. During the 1930s and 1940s he became a prominent figure in Afrikaner nationalist circles. He founded the Reddingsdaadbond organisation to promote the economic wellbeing of Afrikaners. Dr Diederichs was a National Party member of Parliament from 1953 to 1975. He served as Minister of Economic Affairs from 1958 to 1967, as Minister of Mines from 1961 to 1964, and as Minister of Finance from 1967 to 1975. In the latter capacity he became known as "Mr Gold." He served as ceremonial State President from 1975 until his death, after a short illness, in 1978. Dr Diederichs was one of Anton Ruperts first business partners and they enjoyed a close relationship. Dr Diederichs served as head of the Reddingsdaadbond (RDB) of which Anton Rupert was a member
What are 3 positive changes in South Africa since the end of apartheid?
Elections are held at regular time intervals and are free and fair; Everyone above 18 years of age can take part in the Elections. Everyone living in south Africa is protected by the bill of rights irrespective of their race or skin colour. These rights apply to all young and old. Everyone is equal before the law; No one is taken non-serious because of the colour of his skin and others serious. Everyone is equal in the Eyes of law.
-BY NIKHIL SHARMA (RAJHANS VIDYALAYA, INDIA) :)
Who are all the Presidents of South Africa?
- Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma: 2009 May 9 to the present
- Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe: (caretaker role) 2008 September 25 to 2009 May 9
- Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki: (two terms) 1999 June 14, to 2008 September 24
- Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: 1994 May 10 to 1999 June 14
Before 1994 May 10 and the end of apartheid, the head of South Africa was the State President.
The opposition of dutch settlers to british policy in south africa turned violent during the?
Boer war
challenges face macro in the business
At what age do you stop paying child maintenance in South Africa?
My husband is paying maintenance for his illegitimate child. She is now 16 years old, her mother is working. My husband has been told by the mother to pay for her tertiary education in a few years time.
Please advise
What animal is on the R200 note in South Africa?
The animal that is on the R200 note in South Africa is the leopard. The other side has a picture of the late previous president Nelson Mandela.
