The Republic of South Africa
bicameral(kahekojaline) parliament: the National Council of Provinces (the upper house) has 90
members, while the National Assembly (the lower house) has 400 members. Members of the
lower house are elected on a population basis by proportional representation
Province Capital Area (km²) Population (2007)
Eastern Cape Bhisho 169,580 6,527,747
Free State Bloemfontein 129,480 2,773,059
Gauteng Johannesburg 17,010 10,451,713
KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg 92,100 10,259,230
Limpopo Polokwane 123,900 5,238,286
Mpumalanga Nelspruit 79,490 3,643,435
Northern Cape Kimberley 361,830 1,058,060
North West Mafikeng 116,320 3,271,948
Western Cape Cape Town 129,370 5,278,585
Total 1,219,080 48,502,063
Music
The South African music scene includes both popular (jive) and folk forms. South Africa is very
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