For general information on South Africa, including geography, population, history and economic information, see:
- CIA - The World Factbook (open access)
- Country Brief - South Africa - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) (open access)
- South Africa Country Review - EBSCO (UniMelb staff & student access) 2000 to date
- Each Country Review includes a detailed annually updated summary of demographic, political, economic, business, cultural and environmental information. Includes information on human rights and the status of women.
- Europa World Plus - South Africa (UniMelb staff & student access)
- Includes a country profile, statistics, and information on government and politics, both historical and contemporary (including the legal system), society and media, and business and commerce.