These mostly sound more like issues with South Africa than Apple.
Not really. People in countries like Australia can buy games, even through they have a similar classifications regime. Based on what I've read, Apple hasn't even bothered to approach the South African Film and Publications Board to apply for self-rating:
I'm still seeing that as an issue with South African regulation. Apple presumably sees Australia as a big enough market to navigate the regulation pitfalls there, but they can't be entirely blamed if they feel that South Africa isn't worth the negotiations.
Not really. People in countries like Australia can buy games, even through they have a similar classifications regime. Based on what I've read, Apple hasn't even bothered to approach the South African Film and Publications Board to apply for self-rating:
http://www.thyon.com/blog-entry/items/apples-lack-of-games-m...