InFocus | South Africa

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    Sunday Apr 27

    Weathering the storm

    Expansion continues for South Africa, despite setbacks

  • Sunday Apr 27

    Loving living in the UAE

    South African expats call Dubai home.

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    Sunday Apr 27

    Jewels in the crown

    Glittering diamonds, dazzling gold and precious platinum add sparkle to this sunshine nation .

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    Sunday Apr 27

    A walk on the wild side

    A South African tells us why her home province of KwaZulu-Natal is the best place to see the "Big 5".

  • Sunday Apr 27

    The legend turns 90

    Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday is cause for celebration all over the world.

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    Thursday Apr 26

    Expat view...

    South Africa has so many different faces. It's an economic powerhouse, a land of spectacular natural beauty and a country that has had a troubled past, but one that looks at an exciting future.

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    Thursday Apr 26

    Facts

    South Africa occupies the southern tip of Africa. The country's long coastline extends more than 2,500 kilometres from the desert border with Namibia on the Atlantic coast southwards around the tip of Africa and then north to the border with subtropical Mozambique on the Indian Ocean.

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    Thursday Apr 26

    The call of the wild

    South Africa is a popular safari destination for tourists from the UAE, with daily flights from this region and a choice of game reserves and lodges to suit everyone.

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    Thursday Apr 26

    Partners in progress

    Strong and visionary leadership has steered South Africa into its current position as a role model for other nations in the African continent.

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    Thursday Apr 26

    An African dream

    With the economy on an upswing and GDP growing at a consistent level, South Africa has become one of the most stable and powerful countries on the African continent.