South Africa is a paradox. As a rainbow nation with racial diversity, it is also a society characterised by internal socio-political divisions and inequality.
In the international system, South Africa is a key player in Africa’s politics and economy. A little Europe in Africa, Pretoria is a symbol of African pride, capable of competing with other actors in the international system.
With a gross domestic product of $418 billion (R7.8 trillion), South Africa ranks as the second-largest economy on the continent
