Why South Africa?

SOUTH AFRICA’S INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT TRADE AND INVESTMENT SOUTH AFRICA A division of the Department of Trade and Industry November 2005 SOUTH AFRICA’S INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT TRADE AND INVESTMENT SOUTH AFRICA A division of the Department of Trade and Industry Minnesota, MN July 2008

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South African Economy Source: SARB 14,5% (Dec’07) 12% 15,75% Prime Rate 6,5% 4,3% 9% (CPI) Inflation (CPIX) 23,05% 26,5% 20% Unemployment 5,1 % 3,7% 3,2% GDP Growth Not available yet 20,8% 21,8% Total Foreign Debt / GDP R495,8 US$ 70 R 281,8 US$ 43,6 R 69, 8 Merchandise exports (billions) R 41 066 US$ 5 825 R 29 422 US$ 4 561 R 12 507 GDP per capita R 1 993 US$ 283 R 1 374 US$ 213 R 482 GDP (billions) 2007 2004 1994

South Africa’s investment environment ,[object Object],Economic stability & sound macro-economic management Competitive sectors/industries Favourable cost of doing business Skills availability World class financial system Excellent transport & logistical infrastructure Abundant natural resources

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GDP of SA cities and SSA countries Compiled from SA Cities Network, 2006; World Bank, 2006 ©US 2007 2 15.2 Tshwane/Pta 7 36 18.7 Sudan 3 3 18.5 Cape Town 4 3.2 16.5 eThekwini 5 33 16.1 Kenya 6 15 14.4 Angola 8 2.2 11.7 Ekurhuleni 11 16 13.0 Cameroon 10 18 13.6 Ivory Coast 9 3.5 30 Johannesburg 2 129 55.3 Nigeria 1 Population (m) GDP ($bn)

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STRATEGIC GEOGRAPHIC POSITION TO GLOBAL SHIPPING ROUTES

Investment Opportunities Source: DTI/TISA Hotels and self-catering holiday resorts, Adventure-, Eco-, Sport- Conference- and cultural tourism, gaming, infrastructure development, leisure complexes and world class golf courses, h arbour & waterfront developments,transfrontier conservation areas, cruise liners & transportation. Tourism Manufacturing of: automotive electronics, microchips and telecommunication equipment. Electro Technical ,[object Object],[object Object],Business Process Outsourcing & IT Enabled Services ,[object Object],[object Object],Chemicals and Allied Industries Interiors, Engine Parts/Components, Electronic, Drive Train Components, Body Parts, Aluminum Components and Diesel particulate filters. Automotives Fisheries and Aquaculture, Floriculture, Fruit and Vegetable Processing Plants, Juices, Meat Processing, Wine Production, Confectionery, Indigenous teas and Natural Fibres. Agro-processing Sub-sector Sector

Investment Opportunities Aerospace: Rotor and fixed wing aviation equipment and services, Helicopters and aircraft components, Aviation training services for African airlines, IDZ at Johannesburg International Airport, warehousing for aircraft parts. Rail: Rolling stock and services for the domestic market, estimated R7 billion Gautrain which includes infrastructure development and rolling stock, Rail infrastructure of the African continent through NEPAD and Rehabilitation of low density rail line. Marine: Development of boat yards and wet docks/floating docks, Joint ventures with local shipyards, manufacture of boats, yachts, catamarans and fleet racing boats, custom-made vessels (tugs) and training schools. Aerospace, Rail and Marine Aluminum smelter capacity, Capital equipment: machine tool manufacturing and petrochemical equipment, downstream processing and value-adding of iron, carbon steel, aluminum, platinum group metals and gold, ferro-alloys, gold and stainless steel. Mining and metal based industries ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Clothing, Textiles, Leather and Footwear Sub-sector Sector

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