Fun Facts
South Africa has this many capital cities.
How many provinces does South Africa have today?
9
Who had all the power in South Africa in the 20th century?
The Whites
Who became the first black president of South Africa after apartheid ended?
Nelson Mandela
Which global sports event did South Africa host in 2010?
FIFA World Cup (Soccer)
What do South Africans call their outdoor barbecue?
The year racial segregation laws began in South Africa.
1948
The name of the system that separated the Whites from the Non-Whites?
Apartheid
How many official languages does South Africa have?
11
South Africa has many ethnic groups. Name all of them.
Black, White, Coloured and Indian
For how long was Mandela in prison?
27 years
What is the national rugby team nicknamed?
Springboks
South Africa is called the “________ Nation” because of its many cultures.
Rainbow Nation
What is the national sport of South Africa?
Rugby
What political party was formed to bring all Africans together and fight for South Africa?
African National Congress (ANC)
This is the legislative capital of South Africa.
Cape Town