Country Crossword: South Africa

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  1. 4. Singer nicknamed "Mama Africa" who married a member of the Black Panthers.
  2. 7. Peaceful anti-apartheid protest where nearly 200 people were killed by police.
  3. 8. City named for the British capital.
  4. 9. First hominid remains found in Africa, from the genus Australopithecus.
  5. 11. First South African movie to be selected for the Venice Film Festival.
  6. 12. 170 kilometer road lined with villages, beaches, and whale-watching spots.
  7. 13. Dried meat.
  8. 15. Battle in the Second Boer War where Boers goaded the abaQulusi into a fight that left 108 dead and 51 wounded.
  9. 18. City formerly known as Port Elizabeth.
  10. 19. Largest city by population in South Africa.
  11. 21. "The Las Vegas of South Africa."
  12. 24. Judicial capital of South Africa.
  13. 25. Archbishop and anti-apartheid activist who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
  14. 29. Maize porridge popular across Southern and Eastern Africa.
  15. 32. Coastal city known for surfers.
  16. 34. Park shared by South Africa and Botswana.
  17. 36. Largest gathering of early human remains in the world.
  18. 38. Town nearby where humpback, minke, and southern right whales breed
  19. 40. Rock art from the San people that may depict the Triassic-era animal Kannemeyeria.
  20. 42. Executive capital of South Africa.
  21. 43. A leader of the Black Consciousness Movement under the pseudonym "Frank Talk."
  22. 46. King of the Zulu known for his military reforms.
  23. 47. Semi-desert known for its spring flowers.
  24. 48. Novel by Alan Paton about a black priest and white farmer who must deal with a murder.
Down
  1. 1. Only national park that contains "The Big 7" - lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, cape buffalo, great white sharks and southern right whales.
  2. 2. Creator of "The Daily Show"
  3. 3. Battle where Portuguese explorers led by Francisco de Almeida were killed by the Urill'aekua using trained cattle
  4. 5. Stone ruins created by the Bokoni people.
  5. 6. Canyon home to the God's Window viewpoint.
  6. 10. At least 91 people were killed in this event while trying to protest pass laws.
  7. 14. Olive Schneider's most well-known work, considered one of the first pieces of feminist literature.
  8. 16. Song that led to Brenda Fassie's fame.
  9. 17. Anti-apartheid writer who was considered "the only nice South African" by Spitting Image.
  10. 20. Last President under the Apartheid system.
  11. 22. Only geologic feature with a constellation named after it (Mensa).
  12. 23. Assassinated Hendrik Verwoerd.
  13. 26. A South African barbecue.
  14. 27. Town known for its landscapes and wine.
  15. 28. Dish brought by South Asian immigrants featuring white bread filled with curry and served with salad.
  16. 30. First black president of South Africa.
  17. 31. Colorful houses in a Malay quarter
  18. 33. Prison that hosted anti-apartheid activists.
  19. 35. King of the amaHlubi who refused to surrender firearms to British authorities, leading to his arrest.
  20. 37. Author of "The Lord of the Rings"
  21. 39. First national park established in South Africa.
  22. 41. United the Thembu Kingdom.
  23. 44. Legislative capital of South Africa.
  24. 45. Mountain range named after mythical creatures