- In the global measure of women in Parliament, South Africa ranks 8th in the world (Photo: South African Parliament)
- South Africa demonstrates greater fiscal discipline moving from being rated 14th in 2001 to 1st in 2003, by IMD International.
- South Africa has the 15th most efficient government in the world as rated by IMD International.
- South Africa is rated first in terms of effective personal income tax collection.
- Tax revenue in SA has increased by 220% over the past 10 years
- South Africa is the only country in the world to voluntarily abandon its nuclear weapons programme.
- The South African constitution is regarded as one of the most liberal in the world.
- Through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, South Africa has given the world an alternative model that fosters nation building and encourages trust in post-conflict situations.
- South African media ranks 26th out of 167 countries in the Worldwide Press Freedom Index, ahead of the United Kingdom, Australia and Japan
- In 2004, 8.7 million people benefited from access to Social Grants
- The current police to population ratio is 1:350.
- South Africa's flag is reportedly the third most recognisable flag in the world.
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