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>Paris Hilton in South Africa for 2010 World Cup</strong>
<img alt="South Africa" src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4143/4774176004_81b63a846c.jpg" width="400"/><br/>
<i>Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7161715@N07/4774176004">Jennifer Su</a></i>
International celebrity Paris Hilton arrives in Lanseria Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 5 FM Hollywood Reporter Jen Su is the first to welcome Paris Hilton at the arrivals terminal. Her sister, Nicky Hilton flew in this morning (8 July) to join Paris on safari and to watch the World Cup Final.
Photo: Brendon Bishop of Heat Magazine SA</p>

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