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The Country South Africa is a country of stunning natural beauty. From the safari parks to the beaches there is so much explore and discover. The people of South Africa also offer a rich diversity. African, Dutch and British influence is obvious throughout the country. One example of this diversity are the 11 official languages. Years of Apartheid (the legal racial separation of blacks and whites) ended in 1994 when the first democratic elections were held. Nelson Mandela became President until 1999 when Thabo Mbeki replaced him. The violent upheaval which many predicted never materialized and now South Africa is moving forward, trying to create equal opportunities for everyone.
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The Religion There has never been an official state religion in South Africa, yet almost all South Africans have some religious affiliation. Christianity arrived with European settlers in the 1600s and remains the largest religion (68% of the population). Indigenous religions make up 28%, with Islam and Hinduism around 2% each. The 2 main Christian denominations are the African Independent churches and the Dutch Reformed Church. Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Methodists are also well represented. Unfortunately the church was not always clear in it's opposition against Apartheid, especially the Dutch Reformed Church. Some churches and church leaders did stand up to Apartheid including Anglican archbishop Desmond Tutu (pictured right).
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South African Boys | South African Countryside |
| What can I do? |
| We have a variety of ministry opportunities including working with churches, mercy ministries and different people groups. There are many needs in South Africa and so the possibilities for ministry are many and varied. |
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| South African Boys | Hanging Out with Kids | South African Girls |
| South Africa - Quick Facts |
| Population- 44 million Capital city- Pretoria President- Thabo Mbeki Adults with HIV/AIDS - 22% Literacy rate - 86% Population below poverty line- 50% Currency- Rand ($1= 7 Rand)
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| Where will we go? |
| We will visit the city of Durban and the surrounding area. Durban is a major city in South Africa and home to a very large Indian population. We will also visit areas outside of Durban in order to experience South African life away from the big city and with different people groups. |
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| South African Countryside | Giraffe | South African Girl at Home |
| When can I go? If you would like to travel to South Africa then please get in touch with us. We usually require teams of at least 10 people, and we take care of the rest. |
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