Compiled by MBendi Information Services, this Website is a one-stop resource for business and commercial information in Africa. MBendi receives nearly one million page views a month, making it one of the most popular business African Websites. Profiles of 60 countries include very basic information such as population, government structure, and leading industries. MBendi also features comprehensive...

In March 2001, Human Rights Watch released this new report. Scared at School: Sexual Violence Against Girls in South African Schools examines the physical and sexual harassment young girls often encounter in South African schools as well as the consequences for their education, as many girls leave school in the face of such harassment, and the general failure of school authorities to prevent it.

Over the past few years, more and more national governments have aggressively sought to establish a highly visible presence on the Internet. South Africa's official government site combines pertinent information about elected officials with important documents and general information about the country. From the homepage, visitors can learn about the current president, Mr. Thabo Mbeki, and browse...

Yesterday, hundreds of thousands of South African public workers held a one-day strike, demanding wage increases. The strike left many public offices and schools with minimal staffing and forced others to close. Participating in the largest labor protest in South Africa since the end of apartheid, workers marched in cities across the country including Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg....