Author: aarti

When South Africa took over the Presidency of the G20 nearly a year ago, we identified ‘equality’ as one of the pillars of our term, alongside ‘solidarity’ and ‘sustainability’.

As we recognise these strong historical ties, these visits have been firmly focused on the future. There is enormous potential for greater trade and investment between South Africa and each of these countries.

South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list bodes well for the integrity and reputation of our financial system, for our status as an investment destination and for the economy as a whole.

The High Commission is thrilled to announce that South Africa has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! This remarkable achievement marks South Africa’s return to the global stage, showcasing the talent, determination, and spirit of our players and coaches.

At the Summit in Cape Town, the EU announced an investment package of 4.7 billion Euros to support strategic projects in South Africa. Last week, the EU announced a further investment package that will bring the total investment value to 11.5 billion Euros, which is over R230 billion.