Socio-Cultural Aspects

South Africa is a melting pot of sorts.  The Black population is divided into four major ethnic groups, the Nguni, Sotho, Shangaan-Tsonga and Venda. There are numerous subgroups of which the Zulu and Xhosa (two subgroups of the Nguni) are the largest. The majority of the White population is of Afrikaans descent, and there are eleven official language of South Africa.  South Africa is a nation rich in indigenous, tribal arts of all kinds.

It is traditionally a deeply religious country with high rates of participation in religious life among all groups. The population is overwhelmingly Christian with only very small Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu minorities.
Unfortunately for South Africa, the country has gained a reputation for its strong affiliations with apartheid.  Since then, the government has made significant improvements, and South Africa is now one of the fastest growing 

countries in Africa.

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