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South Africa

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Population: 46.9 million
Currency: Rand
Time Zone: GMT+2
Language: Zulu, Xhula, Wenda, and Tswana
Capital: Pretoria

South Africa is celebrated, first and foremost, for its incredible natural beauty.

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Taking heart from new stars
Ken Burnett writes that if Paul Theroux and his like are to be believed, much of the fundraising done for international aid organisations has been a waste of time and money
Banking for newcomers to the UK
While Britain may be a popular destination for overseas jobseekers, mainly from Australia and South Africa, simply setting up a UK bank account can fell them at the first hurdle. Mark King explains
Forward from World Aids day
Technological advances, cultural adjustments and education all have a role in combating the Aids/HIV pandemic. There is no simple solution, says Sarah Boseley, but governments must lead the way

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