Pronunciation IPA (key): /ˌsaʊθ ˈæf.rɪ.kə/ Audio (UK)(file) Proper noun Proper noun South Africa The flag of South Africa A map showing where South Africa is South Africa is a country in the southern region of the African continent. Its official name is Republic of South Africa. Related words South African Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.