The estimated population of South Africa in October2001 stood at 44.8 million, with the following racial mix: African: 79% White: 9.6% Coloured: 8.9% Indian! Asian: 2,5%

Cultural Groupings

South Africa's population is made up of the following groups:

• The Nguni People (including the Zulu, Xhosa and Swazi), who account for two thirds of the population
• The Sotho-Tswana people, who include the Southern, Northern and Western Sotho (Tswana)
• The Tsonga
• The Venda
• The Afrikaners (of Dutch Origin)
• The English
• Coloureds
• Indians
• The Khoi and San people
• Other immigrants from Africa, Asia and Europe

Languages

South Africa has no fewer than 11 official languages, namely: Afrikaans English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga.

Most South Africans are multi-lingual and English is fairly widely spoken, notably in urban centres.

Religion

Close to 80% of South Africa's population adheres to the Christian faith. Other major religious groups include the Hindus, Muslims and Jews. A minority of South Africa's population does not belong to any of the major religions, but regard themselves as traditionalists or of no specific religious affiliation.

Freedom of worship is guaranteed by the Constitution, and official policy is one of non-interference in religious practices.

DMC Companies

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• Africadabra
• Into Africa
• Thompson South Africa
• Tusker Tours
• Wedgewood South Africa

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