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What is South Africa’s biggest desert called?

The Kalahari Desert

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In The Matrix, does Neo take the blue pill or the red pill?

Red Pill

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For which sport did South Africa win the World Cup in 1995, 2007, 2019, and 2023?

Rugby

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What is the name of the longest highway in South Africa?: 

The N2

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Who holds the title of the fastest person in the world?

Usain Bolt

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What is the longest river in South Africa called?


The Orange River

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What is the name of the cowboy in Toy Story?

Woody

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What is the South African favourite dessert, also known as sticky pudding, called?


Malva Pudding

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What is the name of the world-famous park where you can see the Big Five animals?

Kruger National Park

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How many players are on the field for each team in rugby?

15

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What is the name of the mountain next to Table Mountain?

Lion’s Head

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Who plays Captain Steven Hiller in the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day?

Will Smith

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Who was the famous Zulu king who fought against British and Boer forces?


King Shaka Zulu

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What is the name of South Africa's national flower?

The Protea
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How many minutes does a football match last without added time?

90 minutes

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Which is the largest province we have in South Africa?

Northern Cape

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Which South African actress won an Academy Award for her performance in the 2003 film Monster?

Charlize Theron

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Where can you find the world’s fifth-largest aquarium?

Durban (The Ushaka Marine World)

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What is the name of the famous soccer stadium that looks like a calabash?

FNB Stadium (Soccer City)

400

Which NBA player has the highest career points total?

LeBron James

500

Which ocean do we find along the west coast of South Africa? (it’s freezing cold!)

Atlantic Ocean

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In the movie "Tsotsi," what does the main character steal that leads him down a path of violence and redemption?

A car

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How many colours does the South African flag have?

Six colours

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What is South Africa’s nickname?

The Rainbow Nation

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Which sport is considered the most popular in the world?

Football (Soccer)