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South Africa Definition

South Africa

country in southernmost Africa: formerly the Union of South Africa, it became a republic in 1961; member of the Commonwealth: 472,855 sq mi (1,224,690 sq km); pop. 37,714,000; caps. Cape Town (legislative), Pretoria (administrative), & Bloemfontein (judicial)

South Africa Quotes

Perhaps it is God's will to lead the people of South Africa through defeat and humiliation to a better future and a brighter day.

—Smuts,Jan Christian

South Africa, renowned both far and wide For politics and little else besides.

—Campbell, (Ignatius) Roy Dunnachie

My fellow South Africans, today we are entering a new era for our country and its people. Today we celebrate not the victory of a party, but a victory for all the people of South Africa.

—Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

When I left South Africa, I arrogantly predicted that within seven years, apartheid would be gone. It has taken a bit longer than that.

—Woods, Donald