The Khoisan people were the earliest inhabitants of Southern Africa.
From 1948 to 1994, South Africa was governed by a system of racial segregation and discrimination known as Apartheid.
Nelson Mandela, Steve Biko, Chris Hani and other anti- apartheid activists fought against the system enduring imprisonment and exile.
In 1994, South Africa held its first multicultural elections, with Nelson Mandela becoming president.
South Africa is considered the Cradle of Humankind due to discovery of some oldest hominin fossils and archaeological sites, including the Sterkfontein Caves.
Contemporary South Africa faces challenges including high crime rates, unemployment and economic inequality.
Fathers Day is a day that celebrates fathers and the influence of fathers in societies all over the world. It serves as a reminder of the valuable roles that fathers play in shaping their childrens lives.
There is no set day for Fathers Day but this year it was recently celebrated on Sunday, the 15th June.
People celebrate this day differently and it was exciting getting to hear what the students got up to.
Some students cooked meals for their fathers, others gave gifts and made cards, others did activities with their fathers and they all were happy to spend the day with their fathers.
What did you do to celebrate Fathers Day?
The South African National Symbols
South Africa is known for being diverse and they reflect their biodiversity status with the five national animals and plant symbols.
The national animal is the Springbok, a small antelope known for its distinctive appearance and springing jumps.
The national bird is the Blue Crane, which is known as the paradise or Stanley crane.
The national fish is the Galjoen, which is a common sight for anglers along the South African coast.
The national flower is the King Protea, known for its big size and vibrant colours.
Lastly, the national tree is the Yellowwood tree, which can grow up to 40 metres long.
The Republic of South Africa is a beautiful country located in the Continent of Africa boasting with 3 capital cities namely Cape Town, Pretoria and Bloemfontein. We have 12 official languages known as English, Afrikaans, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Tshivenda, isiNdebele, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Xitsonga and South African sign language. The country has 9 provinces including Eastern Cape, Freestate, Gauteng, KwaZulu- Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West and the Western Cape. South Africa is known for its diverse cultures, abundant wildlife which can be found all over the country and the inland safari destination, Kruger National Park and the stunning landscapes along the Garden Route, the Cape of Good Hope and in Mpumalanga.
Keep a look out as I post more about South Africa!
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