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Total population of south africa
59,308,701
Facts about south africa
● Republic of South Africa / Republic of South Africa ● Country abbreviation: ZA ● Area: 1.2 million km2
● Population (2019): 57.8 million residents ● Capital cities: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Pretoria ● Main languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English ● State: Republic
“To begin with, Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 68% of the population. About a third of the population are animists, following tribal belief systems that are a feature of indigenous, African peoples. Atheists/agnostics take up 15% and Muslims 2%, with Hindus coming in close behind.”
School life
“Expats moving to South Africa have a range of schooling options, from public schools to private ones. This guide to education in South Africa will help you enroll your child into the education system.
It’s important to do your research before making a decision about schooling for your child; quality and cost of education vary dramatically between areas and schools. Below, you can find an outline of the South African education system.”
Coming age of traditions
They also have a strong oral tradition with stories of ancestral heroes. Ancestral worship is a common practice and young men have to undergo a rite of passage. Stick fighting is a common sport among the Xhosa among the young men looking after the cattle. Women mainly tend the crops and look after the home.
Hobbies
The New World Wealth list contained the following hobbies for the affluent: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Golf Art collecting Cycling and mountain biking Horses Surfing Yachting and sailing Tennis Collecting wine and wine-tasting Skiing (overseas) Collecting watches Sports betting Fishing and fly-fishing Bird watching Collecting classic cars Hunting
Customary attire
“Their main items of clothing include long skirts and aprons in beautiful printed or embroidered fabrics. Elaborate beaded necklaces called ithumbu are worn around the neck, as well as beaded bracelets and anklets. The iqhiya or headscarf is traditionally worn by married women. To complete the ensemble, embroidered capes or blankets are worn around the shoulders.” “Xhosa men traditionally filled the roles of warrior, hunter and stockman and as such, animal skin formed an important part of their traditional wear. On special occasions embroidered skirts are worn with a rectangular cloth over the left shoulder, or a tunic and strands of beaded necklaces.”