South African Market Overview for Chinese Investors 2014

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Important South Africans

1.Cyril Rhamphosa

2.Elon Musk

3.Charlize Theron

4.Patrice Motsepe

5.Johann Rupert

6.Nicky Oppenheimer

Famous South Africans

South Africa

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

Johannesburg Stock Exchange Companies in China

Eastern Cape Introduction

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

Standard Bank, ABSA, FNB, Capitec & Nedbank

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

SADC

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

Ningbo > Nelson Mandela Bay

Thank You

• RJ Thomas• 152 5749 3943• [email protected]• Wechat & Weibo:

rjthomas

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