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South Africa (1,843 members)
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Capital: Pretoria; note - Cape Town is the legislative center and Bloemfontein the judicial center Population: 44,187,637
Area: 1,219,912 km²
GDP: 576.4 billion
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Languages: IsiZulu 23.8%, IsiXhosa 17.6%, Afrikaans 13.3%, Sepedi 9.4%, English 8.2%, Setswana 8.2%, Sesotho 7.9%, Xitsonga 4.4%, other 7.2%
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Ntsiki
South Africa | 27
I have been a friend, companion and sister to many young people who are silenced by all sorts of trauma in different levels. I am really into peer-counselling. This means I have to be the 'voice' of reason to someone who feels trapped and sees no escape. This also means that as a young person myself, I have to lead by example and practice what I preach. There are a lot of issues that i come... ( read more)
Jolandie Rust
South Africa | 24
When people realise that they have been given the ultimate gift, which is 'life', and they realise that what they do with their lives is completely their choice! When people take their lives into their own hands and do something extraordinary with it despite not so favourable odds. When people realise that nothing is impossible and you see that smile on their faces. That inspires me!! ( read more)
Nkubizi Clement Papy
South Africa | 28
I am inspired by great people, people who challenge my critical thinking process, people who appreciate diversity. I am inspired by those who give back to the society what they have gained from it. I have learned that success is not about taking and winning but is about giving too. I have met with so many successful people whom I learned from and what I have discovered so far about successful... ( read more)
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Artwork from South Africa
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Writing from South Africa
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The rain, the storm and the Violin Man
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dan akinlolu
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Hope: an African talking point
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Gachara Irura
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Rain drop
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lucas
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Welcome to TakingITGlobal South Africa!
TakingITGlobal South Africa is a web-based platform for ideas and expression, a resource of opportunities, and a network of inspirational young people and their projects.
1,843 members from South Africa
1,500 members visited South Africa
0 members online from South Africa
Learn more about South Africa's National Youth Council, South African Youth Council (SAYC)! |
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Welcome to TakingITGlobal Country Sites! Make sure you click on "read more" under Quick Facts on the left to explore the information about this country.
We hope you will find this site useful in discovering the opportunities and expression from this country.
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Personal updates from members in South Africa |
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Luckyboy on TV by ckylu1 (4:23 AM)
Today I'm making my debut as a TV presenter on South African TV. The... |
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HIV/Aids in South Africa by aigbogun (8:49 AM)
The high prevalence of HIV/Aids in South Africa poses major challenges... |
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SOUTH AFRICA: GRANT TEMPORARY STATUS TO ALL ZIMBABWEANS by ojeremen (1:41 PM)
Government Should Halt Deportations, Allow Right to Work
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South Africa: Protect Victims of Xenophobic Violence by believeafrica (4:19 PM)
Provide Basics of Food, Water, Shelter, and Safety to Displaced
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Xenophobia Violence in South Africa by weremaali (2:47 PM)
The piece I wrote with a broken heart
I might not be a South... |
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Member-run projects |
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Sporting-2000 Project
A integrated community-based sports, arts and culture development project catering for the disadvantaged rural communities. All the participants in the project have been drawn from the communities themselves in and around the rural areas of... ( read more)
YEDEM Country Network - South Africa
The future of any nation depends on the positive utilization of its YOUTHS. Studies have disclosed that youths has been both the perpetrators and victims of wars around the world. There is an urgent need to direct attention to the proper... ( read more)
YES Country Network-South Africa
The YES Country Network in South Africa is a collaboration of youth organizations and NGOs working to prepare for the Global Youth Employment Summit and the Decade Campaign of Action that will follow. ( read more)
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