Question: how many states are there in south africa
Answer: South African Provinces North West Northern Cape Gauteng Limpopo Mpumalanga Free State KwaZulu - Natal Eastern Cape Western Cape Category Unitary state Location Republic of South Africa Number 9 Provinces Populations 1,145,861 ( Northern Cape ) -- 12,272,263 ( Gauteng ) Areas 47,080 km ( 18,178 sq mi ) ( Gauteng ) -- 372,890 km ( 143,973 sq mi ) ( Northern Cape ) Government Provincial government , National government Subdivisions Districts