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South Africa People
Renowned for the warmth and friendliness of its people, the ‘rainbow nation’ is helpful, hospitable and open. The philosophy of Ubuntu, ‘the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity’, runs deep through the nation. South Africa’s large young population brings an energy, innovative spirit, willingness to learn and compete and a highly trainable workforce, a true youth dividend. Value for money A favourable exchange rate guarantees South Africa offers exceptional value for money for all events. Access SA is the continent’s largest carrier with three international airports: Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and 106 international routes to 69 cities globally. Internal connections are excellent.
South Africa’s value proposition •
Africa’s most industrialised economy, the region’s principal manufacturing hub and a leading services destination. One of the most open economies in the world. Preferential access to numerous global markets. Highly diversified economic structure. An extensive and modern infrastructure network. Sophisticated banking sector with a major footprint in Africa. Financial hub of the continent. A supportive and growing ecosystem as a hub for innovation, technology and fintech. Abundant natural resources.
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Significant meetings 2019
• World Economic Forum • World Ophthalmology Conference (15,000 delegates) • Africa Travel Indaba 2019 (7,000 dels) • 9th SA AIDS Conference 2019 • United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) (3,000 dels)
2020 2021
• World Dairy Summit
• World Congress of International Health Economics Association • 76th Congress International Fiscal Association • International Association of Paediatric Dentistry
2022 2023 2024
• International Astronomical Union
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