Contextual analysis

Located on the southernmost tip of the African continent, South Africa spans a total area of 1,219,912 km². It is the 25th largest country in the world, with one of the biggest and most sophisticated economies in Africa. The total population grew from 51 770 560 in...

South Africa and the world

South Africa is a powerful country on the African continent, competing with Nigeria for the status of biggest economy. This creates both problems and opportunities. One key problem is that South Africa acts as a hegemon on the continent, particularly in Southern...