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July. 1 – Thomas François Burgers becomes State President of the South African Republic. [2] 19 – Sir Anthony Musgrave becomes Lieutenant-governor of the Colony of Natal. December. 1 – Responsible government is granted to the Cape of Good Hope and the British Governor's powers are significantly curtailed.
Private healthcare. Established on August 2010 as the Shelly Beach Day Hospital, the Shelly Beach Hospital is the sole hospital serving Shelly Beach. Owned by Shelly Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd, it is a private hospital operating 24-hour emergency services. The hospital is located on Izotsha Road, opposite Southcoast Mall.
Scouts South Africa is the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) recognised Scout association in South Africa. Scouting began in the United Kingdom in 1907 through the efforts of Robert Baden-Powell and rapidly spread to South Africa, with the first Scout troops appearing in 1908. South Africa has contributed many traditions and ...
Cyril Ramaphosa. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa (born 17 November 1952) is a South African businessman and politician serving as the fifth and current president of South Africa since 2018. A former anti-apartheid activist, trade union leader, and businessman, Ramaphosa is also the president (leader) of the African National Congress (ANC).
Marine ecoregions. Benguela ecoregion – Ecoregion off the coast of South Africa. Agulhas ecoregion – Ecoregion off the coast of South Africa. Natal ecoregion – Marine ecoregion on the eastern coast of South Africa. Delagoa ecoregion – Marine ecoregion on the eastern coast of southern Africa. Prince Edward Islands – Two small sub ...
Nuclear power in South Africa. South Africa is the only country in Africa with a commercial nuclear power plant. [1] Two reactors located at the Koeberg nuclear power station accounts for around 5% of South Africa's electricity production. [2] Spent fuel is disposed of at Vaalputs Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility in the Northern Cape .
The Republic of South Africa is a parliamentary republic with a three-tier system of government and an independent judiciary, operating in a parliamentary system. Legislative authority is held by the Parliament of South Africa . Executive authority is vested in the President of South Africa who is head of state and head of government, and his ...
Norman Afzal Simons, known as the Station Strangler, is a South African rapist and suspected serial killer in Cape Town in the late 20th century. He was convicted in 1995 of the rape and murder of 10-year-old Elroy van Rooyen in 1995 and sentenced to 25 years. He became eligible for parole in July 2023 and was released on parole and under 24 ...