Who was Desmond Tutu?
Archbishop and anti-apartheid activist.
King and anti-apartheid activisit.
President and anti-apartheid activist.
Judge and anti-apartheid activist.
What year did South Africa become a republic?
1931
1951
1941
1961
Which is the correct word for "yellow" in Afrikaans
geel
gelbig
gel
gellig
Which of these is NOT a South African province
Northern Cape
Western Cape
Eastern Cape
Southern Cape
What do South Africans call a barbecue?
Breei
Brooi
Braai
Bruui
How many provinces does South Africa have?
8
11
10
9
Who was the first Black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
Is gay marriage legal in South Africa?
No (but foreign same-sex marriages are recognised)
Yes (and has been since 2006)
No ("other" orientations are illegal and punishable by law)
No (marriage is restricted to heterosexual couples only)
Which of these places is NOT an actual place in South Africa?
Pietpompiesfontein
Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein (will explain)
Hotazel (from "hot as hell")
Lekkersing ("sing beautifully" in Afrikaans/Dutch)
What is the national motto of South Africa?
!ke e: //xarra /ke
ik/xarra ke/
ikira sarra ke/
//iki iksarra eke
Name a flower native to South Africa that is also a popular garden plant worldwide.
Garlic
Geranium
Daisy
Daffodil
What is the oldest official national park in South Africa?
Merkel National Park
Kruger National Park
Schmidt National Park
Kanzler National Park
What is the name of the city of Durban in isiZulu?
eGoli
eSwatini
eThekwini
eKhuruleni
Which side of the road do South Africans drive on?
The left
The right
It changes every 13 years
It depends on the province
Which city is NOT a capital city of South Africa?
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Bloemfontein
Which South African city is known as the "Mother City"?
Ladysmith
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Which province is known for its extensive vineyards?
KwaZulu-Natal
Limpopo
Gauteng
Western Cape
What is the name of the South African currency?
Mandela
Rand
Phuza
Mbeki
Name the infamous island prison where Nelson Mandela was held.
Robben Island
Robban Island
Roban Island
Robin Island
Name the two oceans that surround the southern coast of South Africa.
Atlantic and Indian
Pacific and Indian
Indian and Arctic
Atlantic and Pacific
What is the Afrikaans word for "world"
wêreld
wêld
weld
wereld
What significant political event occurred in South Africa in 1994?
Thabo Mbeki became president
Nelson Mandela was released from prison
First fully democratic, multiracial elections
Nelson Mandela got married
What is the estimated population (closest to the nearest 10 million) of South Africa as of May 2024?
70 million
50 million
60 million
160 million
What do c, x, and q represent in written isiZulu?
Numbers
Pauses
Sounds
Punctuation
How do you say "I love you" in Afrikaans?
Ek jou lief.
Ek lief jou.
Ek hou van jou.
Ek is lief vir jou.
What major river flows through South Africa and Mozambique?
Limpopo River
eGoli River
KwaZulu River
Swatini River
Who is the current (May 2024) president of South Africa
Nelson Mandela
Cyril Ramaphosa
Jacob Zuma
Thabo Mbeki
Which Afrikaans sentence is grammatically correct?
Dit nie is jou pen. Dit is myne.
Dit is jou pen nie. Dit is myne.
Dit is nie jou pen nie. Dit is myne.
Dit is nie jou pen. Dit is myne.
What is the national flower of South Africa?
Protea
Geranium
Daffodil
Rose
Which of these animals can you NOT find in the wild in South Africa?
Lions
Tigers
Penguins
Hippos
Name the desert located in the northwestern part of South Africa.
Kwahili Desert
Kalahari Desert
Kierra Desert
Kahara Desert
What is the name of these buildings?
The Democracy Buildings
The Republic Buildings
The Union Buildings
The People's Buildings
In reference to its large racial diversity, South Africa is often called the...
Happy Nation
Kaleidoscope Nation
Colourful Nation
Rainbow Nation
What sport is considered the most popular in South Africa?
Hockey
Rugby
Football/soccer
Cricket
What international sports event did South Africa host in 2010?
Rugby World Cup
Cricket World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The Olympics
What was the name of the policy of racial segregation enforced until the early 1990s?
Splitheid
Otherheid
Separatheid
Apartheid
What does the Big Five refer to?
Animals (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino)
Which South African president said that you cannot contract HIV if you take a shower?
Jacob Zuma
Thabo Mbeki
Nelson Mandela
Cyril Ramaphosa