South Africa:Rainbow People, Rainbow

LandBy: Rachel KeyChristina ArriolaMichael SigafoosChrystle Mactal

Location• Southern tip of African

Continent

• Bordered by Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia

• Bordered by two oceans: Indian and Atlantic

Capital and Largest City

• Capital: Johannesburg

• Largest City: Cape Town (pop. 2 million)

Religion• Christians:

Anglican, Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, and many others

• Muslims• Dutch Reformed

Church: mostly Afrikaans speakers

Language• 60% speak Afrikaans• English: in business/schools• African Language families: Nguni,

Sotho, Tsonga, Shangana

Basic Demographic Data

Life Expectancy 50

Infant Mortality Rate 45

Total Fertility Rate 2.7

Natural Increase Rate .8%

Net Migration Rate 3 per 1000

Percent Urban 59%

Undernourished <2.5%

Televison in South Africa

• Broadcasting is supervised by the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA).

• This was set up in 1994, so media would be free from political control.

• South Africa Broadcasting Corporations controls three domestic channels.

• The country’s first broadcast nationwide was in 1976. At this time the government resisted the introduction of TV. They feared it would decrease the state’s control over press and radio.

• In 1998, 85% of the population was able to receive a television signal.

Media in South Africa• South Africa has press freedom and

was ranked 15th from among 186 countries in 1998.

• Major press groups are Independent Newspapers, National Media, Caxton, and Times Media Limited.

• SABC has 16 radio stations.

Food to Taste• Braai• Borewors• Ostrich eggs• Fresh grown pineapple• Fish and chips • Fried chicken• Mutton, beef, pork• Porridge• Vinegar pudding • The man eats the animals

head in a traditional South African home

Top 7 Songs 1. Let the Bass Kick in Miami (Chuckie ft LMAO)2. Red(Daniel Merriweather)3. I got a feeling(Black Eye Peas)4. Lala Song (Bob Sinclair ft Master G & Wonder)5. Oh 4 Sho(Obita)6. Face Drop (sean kingston)7. Get Shakey (ian Carey Project)

Popular Culture

• Cape Town is the home of many Hip Hop Artists.

• Jitsvinger, Ben Sharpa, Konfab, and Kallitz are some singers.

• Popular Music

Popular culture Cont’d• In 2005,Yesterday,

a South African featured film was nominated for an Academy Award in the category for best foreign film.

Futbol• South Africa is

hosting the 2010 World Cup.

• There are 10 soccer stadiums in South Africa.

• Soccer was introduced in the 19th century by Englishmen.

South African Folk Culture• Roodepoort Eisteddfod:

– Largest international music competition

– Held every two years in October

•Attracts about 8000 people from over 60 countries to compete•Features choirs, vocals, instrumental music, folk songs, and folk dance

•Volkspele:– Native South

African folk dance– A South African

teacher brought it back from Sweden

– Primarily for the Afrikaners

– Festival is called Saamtrekke

Folk Culture Cont’d

Traditional South African Folk SongSouth African Aboriginal Singing

Environmental Impact• The native clothing is impacted by

the hot and sunny summers in South Africa.

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