South African

American  

adjective

1. of southern Africa.

2. of the Republic of South Africa.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the Republic of South Africa, especially one of European descent.

South African British  

adjective

1. of or relating to the Republic of South Africa, its inhabitants, or any of their languages

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the Republic of South Africa

Example Sentences

She also said it was a "disgrace" that the South African high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, had accompanied Zuma to the meeting with Gupta.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

Around a decade ago, the Gupta brothers were accused of profiting from their close links to then-President Zuma and influencing South African policy.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

South African police said Boagen lived in Khayelitsha area but worked in Nyanga, where the crime occurred.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would dispatch envoys to other African nations to assure them that their citizens will be safe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

In South African courts, evidence from the witness box can be given only in the form of an answer to a question.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela