There is no shortage of reasons why business investors choose South Africa – from the business-friendly environment and quality of life considerations to specific technology, supply chain, infrastructure and workforce factors. The nation’s diversity and openness are what truly allow businesses from all countries and industries to find their place in the market – and thrive

PREFERRED INVESTMENT DESTINATION AND BUSINESS LOCATION

Companies doing business in South Africa, regardless of economic sector,
gain competitive advantages from one of the most open and competitive markets in the world

Access to Africa’s Market

Africa is a place: its land area is second only to Asia’s, and it contains a major share of the world’s agricultural land and mineral reserves. Its current population of around 1.2 billion (South Africa’s population is 57 million) is projected to double over the next thirty years, making Africa an exception in a world of slowing population growth. Those numbers should be reason enough to interest global businesses

World Class Infrastructure

Compared to the rest of Africa, South Africa has a good infrastructure, including a highly developed network of some 358,596 kilometers (222,831 miles) of roads (only 17 percent of which are paved, however) and 21,431 kilometers (13,317 miles) of rail track. There are a number of international and national airports; a highly developed system of bulk water supply; a power supply parastatal

Workforce Talent

The South African workforce is diverse, skilled, innovative and mobile – and South African workers are among the most productive in the Africa and the rest of the world. Looking to the future, South Africa has prioritized collaborative mechanisms with public and private-sector organizations to ensure that the workforce is able to meet the needs of a 21st century economy

Access to Capital

South Africa hosts the most developed, liquid, flexible, and efficient financial markets in the Africa. A wide range of funding sources – from development financial institutions (DFIs), banks and investment firms to venture capitalists and angel investors – enable innovation and expansion, giving companies in South Africa an important advantage