Post on 16-Jul-2015
Important South Africans
1.Cyril Rhamphosa
2.Elon Musk
3.Charlize Theron
4.Patrice Motsepe
5.Johann Rupert
6.Nicky Oppenheimer
Republic of South Africa
• Roman-Dutch Law & 1996 Constitution• National + 9 Provincial Governments• Population: 53 million + 5 million foreign• GDP: US$ 350.6 billion; US$ 6,617.91 • Currency: $1 = R 11 Rand (ZAR) • Time Zone: GMT+2 • Internet: *.za e.g. www.wechat.co.za
Key Industries
• Mining (Platinum, Chromium)
• Automobile Assembly, Metal working
• Machinery, Iron & Steel
• Textiles, Chemicals
• Fertilisers, Foodstuffs
• Energy (Coal, Nuclear)
Business Culture & Taboos
• Trust During Meetings (eye contact)
• Appointments
• Dress Code
• Gifts to Your Hostess
• Respect for Elders
Twin-Sister Cities:Ningbo & Port Elizabeth
• Deputy Mayor of Ningbo, Hong Jia Xiang meets Mayor Ben Fihla in 2013
• Promoting export opportunities in Ningbo: ECDC Ningbo team of Doris Wang & Louis Zheng with Zodwa Kepeyi
Set-up Company in South Africa
• Company Registration Fee: 100 RMB!!
• Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)
• Government: Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), etc
Companies Showcasing Products in Ningbo
• Momentos of Africa (Mohair)
• Mend-A-Bath
• Makana Meadery (Honey beer)
• Berrynice (Blueberries, Jam)
• Oceanwise (Kob fish)
• Sage Kitchen (Pastries & Chilly sauces)
• Talhado Fishing Enterprises
Trade Exhibitions in 2015
• 24 Jan: Bridal Expo
• 09 Feb: Breakbulk Africa Congress
• 16 Feb: Africa Energy Indaba
• 25 Feb: Cape Town Art Fair
• 26 Feb: Homemakers Expo
• 26 Feb: Sports, Games & Entertainment
• 27 Feb: Design Indaba
Thank You
• RJ Thomas• 152 5749 3943• rjthomas@qq.com• Wechat & Weibo:
rjthomas