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