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 World History Archives: The history of the Republic of South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The economic history of the Republic of South Africa
The culture history of the Republic of South Africa
The study and historiography of the Republic of South Africa
www.hartford-hwp.com /archives/37a/index-a.html   (122 words)

  
 South Africa (09/05)
South Africa's GDP is expected to increase gradually during the next few years, and the government recently revised upward its 2005 estimated growth to 4.3%.
South Africa was a founding member of the League of Nations and in 1927 established a Department of External Affairs with diplomatic missions in the main west European countries and in the United States.
South Africans (particularly the ANC leadership) also acknowledge support from and ties to the anti-apartheid movement in the U.S. From the 1970s through the early 1990s, U.S.-South Africa relations were severely affected by South Africa's racial policies.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2898.htm   (6004 words)

  
 afrol News - South Africa recognises Sahrawi Republic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
South Africa's ruling ANC party has nevertheless strongly supported the Sahrawi demand for a referendum over independence during the last decade.
South Africa is said to have use a possible recognition of the Sahrawi Republic as a means of pressuring Morocco into accepting the Baker Plan.
The South African recognition comes as Indian President Abdul Karam is visiting the country and Minister Dlamini-Zuma announced the move to the South African press at the Cape Town parliament, in the presence of President Karam.
www.afrol.com /articles/13959   (862 words)

  
 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA/SWAZILAND
The Government of the Republic of South Africa shall, with due regard to South African legislation, assist the Government of Swaziland to acquire suitable office and residential accommodation for the Labour Representative and his members of staff and their families.
The engagement of Swaziland citizens for employment in the Republic of South Africa shall not be permitted except in accordance with the provisions of the Addendum to this Agreement.
The engagement of Swaziland citizens for employment in the Republic of South Africa shall be subject to the availability of South African labour and shall be regulated by the Government of the Republic of South Africa accordingly.
www.queensu.ca /samp/Treaties/Swazilan.htm   (2135 words)

  
 South Africa on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It borders on the Atlantic Ocean in the west, on Namibia in the northwest, on Botswana and Zimbabwe in the north, on Mozambique and Swaziland in the northeast, and on the Indian Ocean in the east and south.
The men as partners program in South Africa: reaching men to end gender-based violence and promote sexual and reproductive health.
Determinants of multi-partner behaviour of male patients with sexually transmitted diseases in South Africa: implications for interventions.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/S/SthA1fr.asp   (731 words)

  
 South Africa
South Africa, on the continent's southern tip, is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west and by the Indian Ocean on the south and east.
South Africa declared itself a republic in 1961 and severed its ties with the Commonwealth, which strongly objected to the country's racist policies.
South Africa, the country with the highest number of HIV-positive people in the world (6.5 million in 2005), has been hampered in fighting the epidemic by its president's highly controversial views.
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 South Africa Country Analysis Brief
Inflation was 1.4% in 2004 and is forecast at 3.0% for 2005.
South Africa consumed 171.6 mmst of coal in 2002, 90% of which was used for electricity generation and the synthetic fuel industry.
South Africa imports the majority of its crude oil from the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia and Iran as its chief suppliers.
www.eia.doe.gov /emeu/cabs/safrica.html   (5265 words)

  
 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA/PORTUGAL
Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Portugal regulating the employment of Portugese workers from the Province of Mozambique on certain mines in the Republic of South Africa.
The Authorities of the Republic of South Africa shall accord full facilities to the Consul-General for Portugal in Johannesburg and to the Consular Officers under his jurisdiction for the performance of his functions as far as the Portuguese workers are concerned.
The Government of the Republic of South Africa shall accept the passport or travel document referred to in the previous Article, when produced together with the relative contract of employment, as being sufficient documentation for the worker’s entry into the Republic of South Africa and his employment on the contracting mine.
www.queensu.ca /samp/Treaties/Portugal.htm   (3114 words)

  
 Republic of South Africa - Information on Visa's
Applicants in countries where South Africa is not represented may send their applications directly to the Director General: Home Affairs, Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001, Republic of South Africa.
Nationals of the USA and Canada who hold valid passports do not require visas to enter South Africa for a maximum of ninety (90) days if the purpose of such a visit is for a bona fide vacation, business or conference attendance.
An undertaking by the employer in South Africa to the effect that he assumes full responsibility for the employee's maintenance in South Africa and repatriation to his/her country of permanent residence upon the termination of his/her employment, should accompany the application.
www.jobline.net /sarepublic.htm   (2108 words)

  
 African Studies Center | South Africa Page    (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
To serve the South African forestry industry by undertaking relevant, timeous research that has the objective of supplying the commercial timer producers with the information required to optimise the beneficial use of forestry resources in South Africa.
The Southern African Migration Project is a three-year, multi-faceted research programme designed to facilitate the formulation and implementation of new policy initiatives on cross-border population migration in the region and to promote public awareness on the role, status and contribution of foreign immigrants of African origin in South Africa.
This website includes detailed historical background and description of South Africa's electoral system, election results lookup facility with clickable provincial maps for the 1994 and 1999 general elections, and information about the April 14, 2004 general election.
www.sas.upenn.edu /African_Studies/Country_Specific/S_Africa.html   (777 words)

  
 Republic of South Africa:  Department of Correctional Services
Nearly all South Africans are bilingual, speaking English and Afrikaans (a Dutch-influenced language that is not spoken outside of South Africa).
The prison population of South Africa is primarily fl, followed by coloreds, and a barely perceptible minority of whites.
It wasn’t just the tours of South Africa’s correctional facilities and their "southern" hospitality that made the trip memorable, but it was also the country itself.
www.drc.state.oh.us /web/Articles/article35.htm   (1147 words)

  
 Constitution of The Republic of South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Fourth Amendment Act 14 of 1994
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Fifth Amendment Act 29 of 1994
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Sixth Amendment Act 24 of 1994
www.polity.org.za /govdocs/legislation/1993/constit0.html   (204 words)

  
 South Africa 2010 : Information Site for the 2010 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
South and Australia played to a 1-1 draw in Durban in a soccer match that, had it been decided on points, would have gone in favour of the South Africans.
South Africa is to host the 2006 Homeless Street Soccer World Cup, an annual four-a-side event which attracts teams from all over the world.
While South Africa's economy will receive a massive direct boost from hosting the 2010 World Cup, the likely spin-offs of an improved image abroad will have an event greater impact, say economists.
www.southafrica2010.org   (439 words)

  
 Department of Foreign Affairs - South Africa
This visit comes within the context of South Africa's objective to consolidate North-South relations to achieve the developmental agenda of Africa and other countries of the South.
Switzerland, on 20 May 2005, announced that it had granted South Africa special status on the Swiss foreign policy agenda as one of the important areas for Swiss interests outside Europe.
South Africa to Accord Ceremonial Sendoff to Former Ugandan President Milton Obote.
www.dfa.gov.za   (705 words)

  
 Western Sahara - Sahara Occidental -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Consequently, and in implementation of the principles and objectives enshrined in the AU and the UN Carters, the Republic of South Africa and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic have decided to establish diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level as of Wednesday, 15 th of September 2004.
In this perspective, the Republic of South Africa will bring a highly valued contribution to the return of peace and stability in the northern part of our continent through a fair and balanced approach towards all peoples of the region.
The Republic of South Africa eagerly calls on the two parties to the conflict to fully cooperate with Secretary General of the United Nations in order to successfully achieve the speedy implementation of the Peace Plan through the holding of a fair and unimpaired referendum.
www.arso.org /SARASDcomm.htm   (289 words)

  
 South Africa - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It is bound by the Namibia to the northwest, Botswana to the north, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the east and southeast and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest and west.
CLIMATE: South Africa has a temperate climate that is influenced by the warm Agulhas current from Mozambique as well as the Indian Ocean to the east and the cold Benguela current from the Atlantic Ocean on the west coast.
In Oct. 1966 the UN passed a resolution for South Africa to end its control of Namibia which finally took place in Dec. 1988.
www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/southafr.htm   (1975 words)

  
 South Africa Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
South Africa is an exhilarating, spectacular and complex country.
With its post-apartheid identity still in the process of definition, there is undoubtedly an abundance of energy and sense of progress about the place.
South Africa has more people with HIV/AIDS than any other country in the world.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/africa/south-africa   (212 words)

  
 republic of south africa and other south africa related information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Republic of South Africa 1996 As adopted on 8 May 1996 and amended on 11 October 1996 by the Constitutional Assembly One law for One nation Act 108 of 1996 ISBN 0-620-20214-9 EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM T his...
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, a Foreign State and South African Tourism Board, an Agency or Instrumentality of a Foreign State, Defendants...
Constitution of the Republic of SA (Act No. 108 of 1996) The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996), was approved by the Constitutional Court (CC) on 4...
www.nethorde.com /south_africa/republic-of-south-africa.html   (327 words)

  
 Congo-Crimean Hemorrhagic Fever -- Republic of South Africa
Editorial Note: The first indigenous case of CCHF in South Africa was reported in 1981.
CCHF virus, the presence of which was unrecognized in South Africa before 1981, now appears to be widespread in animal reservoirs throughout much of the country (1,5).
Although transmission via infected material from domestic mammals is known to occur (2), it appears to be the most common mechanism in South Africa.
www.cdc.gov /MMWR/preview/mmwrhtml/00000409.htm   (1330 words)

  
 AEGiS: South Africa
South Africa extends nearly 2000 km from the Limpopo River in the north to Cape Agulhas in the south and nearly 1500 km form Port Nolloth in the west to the eastern port city of Durban.
The HSRC is the largest social science research organisation in Africa and plays a leading role in the fourteen South African Development Community countries, and elsewhere in Africa.
The Sunday Times is South Africa's largest circulation weekly newspaper, with a readership of more than 2.2 million and a circulation of 459 551 (Audit Bureau of Circulation, July-December 1997).
www.aegis.com /countries/safrica.html   (1806 words)

  
 EMBASSY OF THE
This year South Africa will participate in the World Expo 2005 AICHI, Japan which will be held in Nagoya from March through to September 2005.
I would like to invite all friends of South Africa from the government, the private sector, education, labour, cultural organizations and civil society to support South Africa at Aichi and other related projects.
South Africa has interpreted the World Expo 2005 AICHI, Japan Theme: Nature's Wisdom in terms of the South African theme, Rhythm of Life.
www.rsatk.com   (288 words)

  
 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
To change the reference to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996; to substitute the short titles of the Constitution Amendment Acts; to regulate the short titles of Acts amending the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
WHEREAS section 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), provides that the Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic of South Africa;
(2) A reference in any law in force immediately prior to the date of commencement of this Act to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), must be construed as a reference to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
www.pmg.org.za /bills/regconstitamdsbill.htm   (814 words)

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