South Africa is the most advanced, broad-based economy on the continent, with the infrastructure to match any first-world country. Well known for its fantastic climate, amazing scenery, stunning wildlife, cosmopolitan and vibrant towns, diverse culture and the friendliness and warmth of its people, South Africa is now, officially, open for business Welcome to
Knowledge capital Serious efforts, initiatives and funding are in place to develop the economy in line with the New Development Plan 2030. As SA embraces the knowledge economy, it has a wealth of intellectual capital to employ, including unique specialisms in sectors such as life sciences with a globally important knowledge base in cardiology and HIV. Home to two of the top 200 universities in the world, University of the Witwatersrand and University of Cape Town (Times Education World University Rankings 2017), plus numerous research and scientific institutions, it has in addition a developing culture of innovation hubs and fast growing tech sector, and an exciting and burgeoning creative sector. Invest South Africa’s sophisticated banking system, diverse manufacturing base and wealth of natural resources make it one of the best emerging market investment destinations. A gateway to the continent, it positions investors for growth into Africa, a market of a billion people. Government investment incentives and industrial financing interventions are aimed at encouraging commercial activity. New award-winning InvestSA is a one-stop-shop for business set up. Meet South Africa is Africa’s leading business destination and the number one convention destination in Africa and the Middle East (International Congress and Convention Association [ICCA] global ranking), with more than 1,700 meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition event venues, and the largest of those venues accommodating more than 20,000 visitors. Experience South Africa offers fantastic opportunities for pre and post tours and many unique experiences including: •
NEW: Home of Mpumalanga, site of possibly the oldest sign of life on the planet and SA’s 10th World Heritage Site The ruins of the Kingdom of Mapungubwe in northern Limpopo The Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng Historical sites including Robben Island, the Castle of Good Hope and Soweto Township An extraordinary wild life and eco-destination, SA is sixth out of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries with more than 20 National Parks, including two of the world’s most renowned wildlife reserves: the Kruger National Park and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The wine routes of the Western Cape
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