Water supply and sanitation in South Africa is characterised by both achievements and challenges. After the end of Apartheid South Africa's newly elected government struggled with the then growing service and backlogs with respect to access to water supply and sanitation developed.

The first modern humans are believed to have lived in South Africa more than 100,000 years ago. They were collectively known as the Khoisan, the Khoekhoe, and the San.

The petroleum industry in South Africa comprises the exploration, importation, refining, storage, distribution, and retailing of petroleum products in South Africa. The country has historically relied heavily on imported crude oil, while domestic production has been supplemented by synthetic fuel produced from coal…

South Africa has an extensive logistics industry that supports the country's global trade competitiveness and economic integration. In 2024, the sector generated over half a trillion rand in annual economic output.

The 2021 South African Municipal Elections were held on 1 November 2021, to elect councils for all district, metropolitan and local municipalities in each of the country's nine provinces. It was the 6th municipal election cycle held in South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994, with the previous municipal…

e-toll (in South Africa) consisted of the electronic toll collection (ETC) processes employed by South Africa's roads agency SANRAL on selected toll roads or toll lanes in the Gauteng province, subject to the Sanral Act of 1998. SANRAL derives its income both from toll income and the national fiscus, while initial…

Retailing in South Africa is a large, diverse market sector, comprising myriad businesses, ranging in size from independent traders to multinational corporations. In 2024, the retail sector grew for the fourth consecutive year, to reach a value of approximately R1.36 trillion.

Builders Warehouse (commonly referred to as Builders in South Africa), is a South African construction equipment and home improvement retail chain. Founded in 2003, it is owned by South African retail holding company Massmart.

New energy vehicles have gradually become more popular in South Africa, with sales increasing significantly in recent years. The country has a thriving automotive industry, and its public charging infrastructure continues to expand, including fast chargers and those dedicated to electric trucks.

The Freedom Charter was a statement of core principles of the South African Congress Alliance, which consisted of the African National Congress (ANC) and its allies, the South African Indian Congress, the South African Congress of Democrats and the Coloured People's Congress.