The main differences can be observed between urban and rural populations. The Urban residents' rhythm of life is much faster. People in large cities are more interested in material values and may look down on residents of towns and villages. People from Cape Town consider their city to be the best in the country and sometimes treat residents of other cities with some superiority. They judge people by social status but set a high value on friendly relations and family ties at the same time. Black villagers often keep ancient traditions of their tribes, while the urban black population is mostly influenced by Western culture.
Most South Africans are Christians, Muslims make up about 1.5%, 15% are not religious. Black South Africans make up the majority of the republic's population. They are mostly friendly, calm, and open. Afrikaners are honest and straightforward. The descendants of the British are more private and polite. Asians making up a minority of the local population still observe ancient traditions of their ancestors. However, they are mostly materialists. Asians who have reached any career heights like to demonstrate their expensive things, clothes, and cars.
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