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Learn about the national, provincial and local governments of South Africa, a parliamentary republic with a three-tier system and an independent judiciary. The web page explains the structure, functions and powers of each branch and level of government, and the role of the Constitution.
A comprehensive overview of the history of South Africa from pre-colonial times to the present day, covering the major political, social, and cultural events and movements. Learn about the origins of human evolution, the colonial and apartheid era, the transition to democracy, and the current challenges and achievements of the country.
Nelson Mandela casts his vote in the 1994 election. Following the election of 27 April 1994, Nelson Mandela was sworn in as President of South Africa. The Government of National Unity was established; its cabinet made up of twelve African National Congress representatives, six from the National Party, and three from the Inkatha Freedom Party.
Learn about the history, system and parties of South Africa's democracy since the end of apartheid in 1994. Find out how the ANC has dominated the politics and the challenges it faces as a multi-racial, young democracy.
The ANC is the oldest liberation movement in Africa, founded in 1912 as the South African Native National Congress. It evolved from a moderate pressure group to a mass-based movement that resisted apartheid through peaceful and armed struggle, and became the governing party of South Africa in 1994.
Mining has been a major component of South Africa's economy throughout its history. Until 2006 South Africa was the world's largest gold producer for almost a century, by the end of 2009 gold mining in South Africa had declined rapidly having produced 205 metric tons (mt) of gold in 2008 compared to 1,000 metric tons produced in 1970 (almost 80 ...
Learn about the history, structure and functions of the bicameral legislature of South Africa, which comprises a National Assembly and a National Council of Provinces. Find out how the Parliament was formed, how it changed over time, and how it represents different political groups and regions.
Front page of Die Transvaler, 7 October 1960, announcing republican victory by 70,000 votes. A referendum on becoming a republic was held in South Africa on 5 October 1960. . The Afrikaner-dominated right-wing National Party, which had come to power in 1948, was avowedly republican and regarded the position of Queen Elizabeth II as the South African monarch as a relic of British imperialism.