What is the ruling body of South Africa?

<h3>What is the ruling body of South Africa?</h3>

I need to know the "ruling body" of South Africa. Also, would someone clarify what a ruling body is. I thought that it was like Congress, but I could be wrong. Thank you for your help!


<strong>South Africa best answer:</strong>
<p><i>Answer by Charlie</i><br/>A ruling body is the group ( usually elected) that makes the laws to rule a country. See 1st site below. in South Africa, the ruling body is the Parliament, which has 2 houses. See 2nd site and read section on Government and Politics.</p>
<p><strong>Zimbabwean demonstration in South Africa</strong>
<img alt="South Africa" src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1090/1380821576_1f19bac565.jpg" width="400"/><br/>
<i>Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59509188@N00/1380821576">Sokwanele - Zimbabwe</a></i>
Sent in to us by email. This demo took place two weeks ago outside the Zimbabwean High Commission in South Africa.</p>

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