query: with which countries does south africa trade?

title: China–South Africa relations

text: trade statistics, banking regulation and other areas. His visit was followed by an official goodwill visit to South Africa by China's top legislator Wu Bangguo (吴邦国) in May 2011 as part of his Africa-Asia tour which included Namibia and Angola. In late September 2011 South African Vice President Motlanthe lead a trade delegation to Beijing at the invitation of Chinese Vice President Xi. During the visit the China Development Bank and the Development Bank of South Africa signed a US$2.5 billion agreement. The two countries also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on geological exploration and mineral resources. On the 17

title: Angola–South Africa relations

text: Visit and was seen by experts as very important to the strengthening of relations between the two countries. In 2016, trade between Angola and South Africa was worth US$1.83 billion. South African exports to Angola amounted to US$562.9 million and Angolan exports to South Africa amounted to US$1.27 billion. Angola–South Africa relations Angola–South Africa relations refer to the current and historical relationship between Angola and South Africa. Relations in the post-apartheid era are quite strong as the ruling parties in both states, the African National Congress in South Africa and the MPLA in Angola, fought together during the Angolan Civil

title: Fair trade

text: valued at $24 million USD. Between the years of 2004 and 2006 Africa quickly expanded their number of FLO certified producer groups, rising from 78 to 171; nearly half of which reside in Kenya, following closely behind are Tanzania and South Africa. The FLO products Africa is known for are tea, cocoa, flowers and wine. In Africa there are smallholder cooperatives and plantations which produce Fair Trade certified tea. Cocoa-producing countries in West Africa often form cooperatives that produce fair trade cocoa such as Kuapa Kokoo in Ghana. West African countries without strong fair trade industries are subject to deterioration

title: Cooperation for Fair Trade in Africa

text: to nurture the growth of 10 countries networks and initiatives, in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Senegal and Egypt. The aim of those country networks is to provide a forum for cooperative support, conducting needs assessments among members, and developing a database of producers and their product within an area. COFTA claims that the success of the wider fair trade community's goals relies upon the creation of support networks for all members, and the continued maintenance of such relationships. COFTA has expanded to its current size of 70 member organizations and businesses in 22 countries, with

title: South Africa-Brazil Frozen Chicken Trade Dispute

text: government, South African trade and industry minister Rob Davies declined to implement the ITAC recommendations. He acknowledged the stiff competition that South African producers faced from Brazil, but said that there was need for a more “comprehensive strategy” that dealt with all poultry exporters to South Africa, to the dismay of the SAPA. Instead of definitive anti-dumping duties, South Africa chose to impose import tariffs of up to 82% (up from 27%) on all poultry products originating from countries from which South Africa has no preferential trade arrangements, on the basis that the domestic industry was affected by all chicken

text: South Africa-Brazil Frozen Chicken Trade Dispute In 2012, South Africa imposed anti-dumping duties on Brazilian imports of frozen poultry products. Brazil brought its case to the World Trade Organization, and South Africa chose to impose a general tariff on chicken imports, rather than anti-dumping duties against Brazilian importers. In June 2011, the Southern African Poultry Association (SAPA) filed a complaint with the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa about the alleged dumping of Brazilian frozen chicken products in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) countries, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. ITAC launched its investigation in June 2011.

title: Foreign trade of South Africa

text: 11% in 2007. Attention: SARS presents completely different figures! http://www.sars.gov.za/home.asp?pid=211 Almost 90% of South Africa's exports to rest of Africa go to the SADC economies. In 2011, South Africa’s trade with the rest of Africa exceeded R220 billion (approx. USD30bn) which amounted to 17% of SA’s total trade with the world. This amounted to a ZAR40bn trade surplus for South Africa compared to a ZAR68bn deficit with Asia. South African exports to the rest of Africa are predominantly of value-added goods. The country's investment stock in Africa has increased from R14.7 billion in 2001 to R121 billion in 2010, amounting

title: Foreign trade of South Africa

text: to 21% of its total outward Foreign Direct Investment. The following includes a list of existing trade agreements signed by South Africa. Currently UAE is also one of the most important trade partners with African buyers/importers. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sf.html Foreign trade of South Africa Since the end of apartheid foreign trade in South Africa has increased, following the lifting of several sanctions and boycotts which were imposed as a means of ending apartheid. South Africa is the second largest producer of gold and is the world's largest producer of chrome, manganese, platinum, vanadium and vermiculite, the second largest producer of ilmenite, palladium,

title: Foreign trade of South Africa

text: is a net exporter of farming products. Principal international trading partners of South Africa—besides other African countries—include Germany, the United States, China, Japan, the United Kingdom and Spain. Chief exports include corn, diamonds, fruits, gold, metals and minerals, sugar, and wool. Machinery and transportation equipment make up more than one-third of the value of the country’s imports. Other imports include chemicals, manufactured goods, and lots more, mainly found in other hot country mainly Spanish countries. During apartheid, South Africa's foreign trade and investment were affected by sanctions and boycotts by other countries ideologically opposed to apartheid. In 1970, the United

title: China–South Africa relations

text: 2010 trade between the two countries had increased to US$25.6 billion with imports from South Africa reaching US$14.8 billion. Cross country investment had grown to US$7 billion in the same year. Most South African exports to China in 2010 were primary products. Two-way trade between China and South Africa reached US$60.3 billion by 2014. In December 2010, South Africa was invited to join China in BRICS group of emerging economies. With the invitation, it was expected that South Africa would expand its trade relations with other BRIC countries, including China. Some see the BRICS relationship as potentially competing with South

title: Foreign trade of South Africa

text: Foreign trade of South Africa Since the end of apartheid foreign trade in South Africa has increased, following the lifting of several sanctions and boycotts which were imposed as a means of ending apartheid. South Africa is the second largest producer of gold and is the world's largest producer of chrome, manganese, platinum, vanadium and vermiculite, the second largest producer of ilmenite, palladium, rutile and zirconium. It is also the world's third largest coal exporter. Although, mining only accounts for 3% of the GDP, down from around 14% in the 1980s. South Africa also has a large agricultural sector and

title: Trade unions in South Africa

text: Trade unions in South Africa Trade unions in South Africa have a history dating back to the 1880s. From the beginning unions could be viewed as a reflection of the racial disunity of the country, with the earliest unions being predominantly for white workers. Through the turbulent years of 1948–1991 trade unions played an important part in developing political and economic resistance, and eventually were one of the driving forces in realising the transition to an inclusive democratic government. Today trade unions are still an important force in South Africa, with 3.11 million members representing 25.3% of the formal work

title: Indonesia–South Africa relations

text: diplomatic relations in August 1994. The South African Embassy in Jakarta was established in January 1995 and officially opened by the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr A Nzo, on 14 July 1997. The South African Embassy in Jakarta is also accredited to ASEAN in order to maintain close interaction with the regional body, and also accredited to Timor Leste since 2009 on a non-residential basis. South Africa is Indonesia's largest trade partner in Africa which accounted for 22.18 percent of Indonesia's total trade with Africa in 2011. Trade between the two countries has seen a steady increase over the

title: Copyright law of South Africa

text: and programme-carrying signals, which must have been broadcast or transmitted, respectively). "Originality" requires the work to have been produced by the exercise of skill and effort by the author(s). As in all Berne Convention countries, copyright is automatic and does not require registration. The Copyright Act automatically protects works created by South Africans or in South Africa. It also permits the Minister of Trade and Industry to extend the same protection to works created in, or by residents of, other countries; such protection has been extended to all Berne Convention countries. For literary, musical and artistic works, except for photographs,

title: Germany–South Africa relations

text: and called the relationship "excellent" and "a strategic partnership" in both economics and world affairs. South Africa is Germany's largest trading partner in Africa. Trade between the two countries is very sizable and worth a total of EUR 12.6 billion (2008). In 2010, Germany was South Africa's fourth largest trading partner after China, the United States and Japan, with trade totaling 35.478 million rand (3.718 million Euro). South Africa continues to report massive trade deficits with Germany and recently South Africa's department of trade and industry brought this to the attention of the European union pending renegotiation of trade between

title: South Africa–Taiwan relations

text: the two governments signed a trade agreement which expanded trade relations considerably. In 1985, 69% of Taiwanese imports from South Africa were either minerals or metals, while South Africa primarily imported textiles (27%) and machinery (22%). Taiwan, along with other newly industrialized Asian countries Hong Kong and South Korea, invested heavily in the internationally unrecognized bantustans of Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Ciskei and Venda. Trade relations grew rapidly in the late 1980s; in 1986, trade volume totaled $546 million and a year later, it totaled $911 million, an increase of 67% in one year. As of 1989, 2,000 visas had been issued

title: Canada–South Africa relations

text: defence and economic development. As of 2014/15 Canadian government assistance to South Africa focuses on four issues: In 2014 South African exports to Canada totaled US$1,104,140,558 whilst Canadian exports to South Africa totaled US$439,256,338 resulting in a trade surplus in South Africa's favour of US$664,884,220. Trade between the two countries totalled $1.8 billion in 2008. Both countries are members of the Cairns Group. South Africa is a major access point for Canada to access the African market. Canada is an important investor in the South African economy with Canadian companies having investments in a range of South African industries including

title: Italy–South Africa relations

text: were held by the British in South Africa. In 2001, Italy ranked 6th in total trade and 10th in total investment in South Africa. Italy is a major producer and consumer of two of South Africa's largest exports, gold and coal. In regards to tourism, more than 37,000 Italians visited South Africa in 2001. In 2002, four direct flight existed between the countries with South African Airways due to open another. Italy–South Africa relations Italy–South Africa relations are foreign relations between the Italian Republic and the Republic of South Africa. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1929. Italy has an

title: Iran–South Africa relations

text: Iran–South Africa relations Iran–South Africa relations refers to the historical and current bilateral relationship of the Islamic Republic of Iran and South Africa. Both economically and politically, relations between the two countries are quite warm and have continued to expand. South Africa and Iran share historical bilateral relations and the latter supported the South African liberation movements. It severed official relations with South Africa in 1979 and imposed a trade boycott in protest against the country’s apartheid policies. However, in January 1994, Iran lifted all trade and economic sanctions against South Africa and diplomatic relations were reestablished on 10 May

title: Nigeria–South Africa relations

text: It also made South Africa reluctant to engage in any confrontation with any other African states. Relations between the two countries were damaged in 2012 when 125 Nigerian travellers to South Africa were expelled due to not having valid Yellow Fever certificates. In retaliation Nigeria expelled 56 South African businesspeople. This prompted the two countries to enter into discussions around easing travel and visa restrictions between the two countries as a means of enhancing bilateral relations and trade. In November 2009, South Africa hosted the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission in Pretoria. At the conference, it was noted that Oando, an

title: Singapore–South Africa relations

text: Singapore–South Africa relations The Republic of Singapore and the Republic of South Africa are independent countries which have achieved independence from Great Britain and maintained friendly bilateral relations. The connections between the two countries are mainly based on their membership in the Commonwealth of Nations, and their interactions in trade and tourism. Both countries cooperate in social and economic development issues. Singapore has a High Commission in Pretoria while South Africa has a High Commission in Singapore. On August 9, 1965, Singapore was expelled from Malaysia and became an independent state. However, due to the apartheid policy, it did not

title: Trade unions in South Africa

text: of South African Trade Unions (FOSATU) was formed, with the Council of Unions of South Africa (CUSA) being created in the following year. What was to become one of the largest unions in South Africa, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) was created in 1982, and was deeply involved in the political conflict against the ruling National Party. The union embraced four "pillars" of action - armed struggle, mass mobilisation (ungovernability), international solidarity, and underground operation. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) was formed in 1985, and FOSATU merged into it in the same year(more formally known in

title: Ghana–South Africa relations

text: Ghana–South Africa relations Ghana–South Africa relations refers to the historical and current relationship of the Republic of Ghana and the Republic of South Africa. Both countries are former British colonies and members of the African Union and Commonwealth of Nations. Following the end of the apartheid regime in South Africa in 1994 and the first democratic elections in Ghana in 1992, trade grew extensively with the establishment of bilateral relations. In 2005, the South African Institute of International Affairs reported that South African investors called Ghana a "beacon of hope" in West Africa and the volume of trade between the

title: Trade unions in South Africa

text: in accordance with the union’s constitution or is for a fair reason, then the employer will have to dismiss the worker. This dismissal is not considered unfair." Conscientious objectors may not be dismissed for refusing to join the union. Restrictions on closed shops include the requirement that workers are not compelled to be trade union members before obtaining employment, and that dues collected from employees are only used to "advance or protect the socio-economic interests of workers." Trade unions in South Africa Trade unions in South Africa have a history dating back to the 1880s. From the beginning unions could

title: South Africa

text: in 2006. South Africa is also a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone, Southern African Customs Union (SACU), Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), World Trade Organization (WTO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), G20, G8+5, and the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa. Former South African President Jacob Zuma and former Chinese President Hu Jintao upgraded bilateral ties between the two countries on 24 August 2010, when they signed the Beijing Agreement, which elevated South Africa's earlier "strategic partnership" with China to the higher level of "comprehensive strategic partnership" in both economic and

title: Indonesia–South Africa relations

text: past few years and has the potential to grow. Bilateral trade between the two countries reached US$2.14 billion in 2011. Indonesia's exports were valued at USD1.44 billion in 2011 while imports were around US$705.78 million, resulting in a US$730.81 million trade surplus in favour of Indonesia. The South African market is one of Indonesia's key non-traditional markets, which is expected to drive future exports. Indonesia–South Africa relations Indonesia–South Africa relations are foreign bilateral relations between Indonesia and South Africa. Indonesian–South African relations were formalized through the establishment of diplomatic relations in August 1994. The South African Embassy in Jakarta was

title: South Africa–Taiwan relations

text: South Africa–Taiwan relations South Africa–Taiwan relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Taiwan and the Republic of South Africa. Taiwan and South Africa established diplomatic ties in 1949. The ties lasted and grew throughout the apartheid-era in South Africa and officially ended in January 1998 when South African President Nelson Mandela recognized the People's Republic of China. Despite the ending of diplomatic relations, Taiwan and South Africa continue to maintain trade relations. In the absence of formal diplomatic relations, the two countries now have "Liaison Offices", which serve as "de facto" embassies. South Africa is now represented in

title: Trade unions in South Africa

text: By 1954 SATLC was disbanded, and with the formation of the Trade Council of South Africa (TUCSA) union membership included white, coloured, and Asians, with blacks in dependent organizations. Independent black unions were excluded from affiliation and 14 previous unions from SATLC founded the South African Congress of Trade Unions (SACTU). SACTU merged with the Council of Non-European Trade Unions and became the trade union arm of the ANC. The union grew to a membership of 53,000 by 1961, but was driven underground, and for a decade black unionism was again virtually silenced in South Africa.H In 1979 the Federation

title: South Africa

text: in the top ten countries in the world for income inequality, measured by the Gini coefficient. Unlike most of the world's poor countries, South Africa does not have a thriving informal economy. Only 15% of South African jobs are in the informal sector, compared with around half in Brazil and India and nearly three-quarters in Indonesia. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) attributes this difference to South Africa's widespread welfare system. World Bank research shows that South Africa has one of the widest gaps between per capita GDP versus its Human Development Index (HDI) ranking, with only Botswana

title: Poland–South Africa relations

text: been many potential to develop relations between two states, as trade between two countries continue to expand. Nelson Mandela, a historical figure of South Africa, is highly admired in Poland. Poland–South Africa relations Polish–South African relations are the bilateral relations between Poland and South Africa. Poland maintains an embassy in Pretoria whilst South Africa maintains an embassy in Warsaw. Relationship between two nations is highly valued as both Poland and South Africa are democratic nations and have emerging economies in respective continents, which South Africa is a strong partner for Poland in Africa. There has been calling for advocating stronger

title: Kenya–South Africa relations

text: Kenya–South Africa relations Kenya–South Africa relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and South Africa. South Africa is a strategic partner of Kenya in many areas, particularly trade and security. During South Africa's apartheid regime cordial relations with Kenya were maintained, as Kenya was one of Africa's leading pro-Western governments. These relations weren't publicised and didn't go beyond trade until 1990. In November 1990 South Africa's minister of foreign affairs, Pik Botha, visited Kenya in the first publicised ministerial-level contact between the two countries since 1960. Relations were further consolidated when President de Klerk visited Kenya in June 1991, and Kenyan

title: South Africa–Taiwan relations

text: ROC in favour of the PRC. Taiwan and South Africa cooperated significantly in the military arena. In 1980, the two countries signed an agreement for Taiwan to send South Africa a total of 4,000 tons of uranium over six years. Taiwan, South Africa, and Israel shared nuclear technology during this period. In 1970, total two-way trade between South Africa and Taiwan amounted to US$7 million, by 1972 total two-way trade amounted to US$57 million with the balance strongly in South Africa's favour. This initial increase was due to strong South African exports of maize to Taiwan in 1971. In 1975,

title: Ireland–South Africa relations

text: Ireland–South Africa relations There is a historical and current bilateral relationship between Ireland and South Africa. Both countries have established embassies in the territory of the other, in Dublin and Pretoria. Ireland's South African embassy also oversees matters in both the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zimbabwe. President of South Africa Jacob Zuma said there exists a "special relationship" between the two countries. In 2006 South Africa was Ireland's "33rd most important trading partner" and in 2008 trade between the two countries was worth more than €500 million per annum according to RTÉ. Irish missionaries have been working in

title: Nigeria–South Africa relations

text: Chamber of Commerce serves to improve and facilitate bi-lateral trade relationships between Nigeria and South Africa. Its offices are in Lagos, Nigeria and it has in its membership 315 companies currently trading in both Nigeria and South Africa. It is made up of blue-chip companies, Nigerian companies and South African companies. Nigerian businesspeople have expressed concern over the pace and perceived rapid expansion of South African business interests in the country. Nigeria–South Africa relations Nigeria – South Africa relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Nigeria and South Africa. Both countries are former British colonies. Both countries are

title: Bolivia–South Africa relations

text: South Africa sent a follow up delegation to Bolivia led by Minister in the Presidency, Essop Pahad to cooperate and share experiences on constitutional assemblies as well as minerals and energy policies. President Morales visited South Africa again during the 2010 Soccer World Cup where he met with South African Vice-President Kgalema Motlanthe to discuss enhancing trade and diplomatic relations. Bolivia–South Africa relations Bolivian–South Africa relations are the bilateral relations between the countries of Bolivia and South Africa. Although South Africa maintains full diplomatic relations with Bolivia it is not residentially represented in the country, instead the South African embassy

title: Trade unions in South Africa

text: several smaller unions in 1997, the three main union organizations were established. COSATU, with a membership of 1.8 million, is followed by FEDUSA with 560,000 members and NACTU with almost 400,000 members including the powerful mineworkers union. All three are affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation. A fourth national trade union centre was formed in 2003. The Confederation of South African Workers' Unions (CONSAWU) is affiliated with the World Confederation of Labour (WCL). The 2006 ICFTU Annual Survey of violations of trade union rights noted South Africa: "Serious violations were reported during the year, including the death of two

title: Ireland–South Africa relations

text: Union in January 2004. Deputy President of South Africa Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and many other South African government ministers met President of Ireland Mary McAleese, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and other Irish officials in Dublin in November 2006. They came to examine Ireland's economic boom, the Celtic Tiger. Micheál Martin led a trade mission to South Africa in September 2006. Contracts were signed. Bertie Ahern and Micheál Martin led a three-day trade mission to South Africa in January 2008. ESB International and Eskom signed a new €4.5 million contract at Eskom's Johannesburg HQ. Other trade deals between the two countries came about

title: South Africa–Taiwan relations

text: Despite the derecognition of Taiwan, the two countries maintained trade relations; As of 2010, the Bank of Taiwan still maintained a branch in South Africa and in 2010 Taiwan ranked as South Africa's 16th largest importer, with goods totaling over 5.9 million rand ($861,000). South Africa–Taiwan relations South Africa–Taiwan relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Taiwan and the Republic of South Africa. Taiwan and South Africa established diplomatic ties in 1949. The ties lasted and grew throughout the apartheid-era in South Africa and officially ended in January 1998 when South African President Nelson Mandela recognized the People's

title: Drug trade in West Africa

text: suffering great financial loss. Brazil and Venezuela are becoming major embarkation zones for illegal drugs that are headed for West Africa. Between 2005 and 2008 there were 46 metric tonnes of cocaine seized by police. This coincides with the Venezuelan government ceased working with the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The lack of law enforcement in Venezuela along with bad border control in both countries and bad coastline control in Brazil let drug trade thrive in the two countries and neighboring countries. Brazil and Venezuela are capable of shipping cocaine transnationally to West and South Africa due to the

title: Canada–South Africa relations

text: 1998 and spoke at the Human Rights Monument in Ottawa. Mandela was made an honorary Canadian citizen, during his second visit to Canada. A 2003 visit by President Thabo Mbeki in November 2003, ended with the signing of the Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen relations between the two countries. Canada has assisted South Africa in the areas of development (over $200 million) and the fight against AIDS in South Africa and to strengthen services provided by the Government of South Africa. Bilateral consultations between the two countries are held annually typically focusing on issues relating to foreign policy, trade,

title: China–South Africa relations

text: China–South Africa relations People's Republic of China – South Africa relations refer to the current and historical relationship between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of South Africa. In 2010, China was South Africa's largest trading partner. Since 2007 Sino-South African relations have become increasingly close with increasing trade, policy and political ties. In the 2010 Beijing Declaration, South Africa was upgraded to the diplomatic status of "Strategic Comprehensive Partner" by the Chinese government. Prior to the fall of apartheid in South Africa relations between the two countries were officially non-existent and unofficially antagonistic. In the Korean

title: Ghana–South Africa relations

text: two economies was growing extensively. Ghana–South Africa relations Ghana–South Africa relations refers to the historical and current relationship of the Republic of Ghana and the Republic of South Africa. Both countries are former British colonies and members of the African Union and Commonwealth of Nations. Following the end of the apartheid regime in South Africa in 1994 and the first democratic elections in Ghana in 1992, trade grew extensively with the establishment of bilateral relations. In 2005, the South African Institute of International Affairs reported that South African investors called Ghana a "beacon of hope" in West Africa and the

text: argued that the duties were put in place to protect the inefficient South African poultry industry, and that higher costs would be passed onto consumers, approximately US $70 million per year. Brazil made informal attempts to resolve the dispute, such as by proposing a trade-off between Brazilian chicken and South African wine, which the South Africans rejected. On 21 June 2012, Brazil requested consultations with South Africa in the WTO regarding the imposition of anti-dumping duties on Brazilian chicken, formally beginning the WTO’s dispute resolution process. Brazil argued that South Africa acted on incomplete information, and that their initiation and

title: Japan–South Africa relations

text: granted special privileges. In addition, Japan's support and passive posture toward the white minority rule bought criticism from nations of Black Africa. In 1983, Tanzanian Ambassador to Japan, Ahmed Hassan Diria, pointed out that profits generated from Japanese tourists visiting South Africa helped strengthen apartheid. Since 1994, greater co-operation between Japan and South Africa has been limited by domestic bureaucratic and institutional conflicts within both countries. Japan–South Africa relations Japan–South Africa relations refers to the current and historical bilateral relationship between Japan and South Africa. The genesis of trade relations between Japan and the future South Africa date to 1643

title: Department of Trade and Industry (South Africa)

text: The executive head of the department is the Director-General of Trade and Industry; as of 21 April 2011 this is Lionel October. In the 2010 national budget, the department received an appropriation of 6,150.1 million rand, and had 1,140 employees. The dti Group includes various subordinate agencies which perform specific functions. These agencies are classified in three "clusters", as follows. Department of Trade and Industry (South Africa) The Department of Trade and Industry (also known as the dti) is the department of the South African government with responsibility for commercial policy and industrial policy. the dti and its subsidiary agencies

text: Industry to place stricter import tariffs on poultry imports from Brazil in order to protect 40,000 jobs in the sector. Association of Meat Importers and Exporters CEO David Wolpert said that the removal of import duties would be beneficial to the South African consumers, as it would keep prices at “reasonable levels”. South Africa-Brazil Frozen Chicken Trade Dispute In 2012, South Africa imposed anti-dumping duties on Brazilian imports of frozen poultry products. Brazil brought its case to the World Trade Organization, and South Africa chose to impose a general tariff on chicken imports, rather than anti-dumping duties against Brazilian importers.

title: Germany–South Africa relations

text: Africa. To evade the sanctions in 1979 the South African company Atlantis Diesel Engines was established. Daimler-Benz had a 12% share in this company. When more than 100 US enterprises withdrew from South Africa in mid-1987, West German companies expanded their trade and investments in South Africa. Since the end of apartheid, relations between the two countries have increased. The German-South African Binational Commission has provided a framework for bilateral cooperation since 1996. In October 2007, Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel visited South Africa to meet South African President Thabo Mbeki. In 2010, German foreign minister Guido Westerwelle visited South Africa

title: Trade unions in South Africa

text: trade unions, and for unions to collectively bargain and strike. This has translated into the Labour Relations Act which established the working framework for both unions and employers. Three institutions have also been created to further the goals of reducing industrial relations conflict, and both eliminating unfair discrimination and redressing past discrimination in the workplace: the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC), the Labour Court, and the Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). With the creation of the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) from the merger of the Federation of South African Labour Unions (FEDSAL) and

title: Trade unions in South Africa

text: on Labour Affairs (SACCOLA) eventually produced a 1991 amendment which effectively repealed the previous powers. In 1990 SACTU, which had continued underground activities from exile, dissolved and advised its members to join COSATU. COSATU, as a member of the Tripartite alliance with the ANC and SACP, provided material support in the form of strikes and both political and economic unrest, which eventually led to the displacement of the National Party, and the majority victory of the ANC in the 1994 political elections. Trade unions are recognized within the 1996 Constitution of South Africa, which provides for the right to join

title: Brazil–South Africa relations

text: strong relationship with the apartheid-era government, and instead developed ties with the allies of such anti-apartheid organizations such as ANC and SWAPO. After South Africa held its first multiracial elections in 1994, president Fernando Henrique Cardoso became the first Brazilian head of state to visit South Africa in 1996. Relations developed quickly between the two countries, especially after the election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as president in 2002. Lula's government has developed strong ties with Thabo Mbeki's government in South Africa, particular in the areas of AIDS/HIV, fair trade, reform in the United Nations Security Council, land reform,

title: Qatar–South Africa relations

text: 2002. Qatar was visited by South African President Jacob Zuma twice in 2012; the first visit coming in January followed by a visit in May. Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani made a trip to South Africa in April 2017. The Qatar–South Africa Business Forum was established to facilitate trade discussions between the two countries. In 2016, South African exports to Qatar were valued at $104 million while Qatari exports to South Africa were worth $390 million. Qatar's primary exports are chemicals and plastics while South Africa's chief exports are machinery, mechanical appliances and metals. South Africa has invested close

title: Eswatini–South Africa relations

text: the Swazi royal family quietly sought the reintegration of Swazi-occupied territory in South Africa into their kingdom. On 27 December 1984, formal relations were established at the trade level. In 1993, they agreed to upgrade formal relations to embassy-level status. In June 1993, South Africa and Swaziland signed a judicial agreement providing for South African judges, magistrates, and prosecutors to serve in Swaziland's courts. South Africa also agreed to provide training for Swazi court personnel. In 1994, the two countries upgraded their diplomatic relations following the election of South African President Nelson Mandela, the end of apartheid in South Africa

title: Australia–South Africa relations

text: divorce politics from sport because the South African Government had imposed a political dogma on its sportsmen and sports associations." After the inauguration of the first democratically elected Government of South Africa in May 1994, relations were normalised. In 1997, the Australia-South Africa Joint Ministerial Commission was established which is chaired by Trade Ministers, the JMC is the peak forum for the discussion and strengthening of the trade and economic relationship between South Africa and Australia. In the early 2000s, Australia's trade with South Africa had become more liberalised and they also played a significant role along with India in

title: KFC in South Africa

text: KFC in South Africa KFC is the largest fast food chain in South Africa. As of 2016, there are 828 KFC outlets in South Africa, and the company dominates the fast food market. 10 percent of outlets are company owned, and 90 percent are franchise owned. Outlets sell the regional pap dish. South Africa is one of the few countries where KFC does not sell PepsiCo owned soft drinks, due to the company's historically small presence in the country. All of the chicken sold is reared in South Africa. KFC first entered the South African market in 1971. The company

title: Argentina–South Africa relations

text: America. Bilateral contacts in sports, tourism, trade and agriculture (with a specific focus on no-till technology) have expanded the most over the past few years. Argentina–South Africa relations Argentine-South African relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Argentina and South Africa. Diplomatic relations were first established on September 10, 1947 but were cut off in 1982 due to the Falklands War. Relations were cut again in 1985 by Argentine following the Non-Aligned Movement's policy of isolating the Apartheid government of South Africa. Full diplomatic relations between both countries were re-established in August 1991. Argentina has an embassy in

title: Trade unions in South Africa

text: workers killed by their employer in a wage dispute, and a striking farm worker killed by security guards. Protest strikes and demonstrations met with violent repression, such as the use of rubber bullets, which in the case of striking truck drivers, led to injuries." South Africa has one of the largest incidence of HIV/AIDS in the world, with a 2005 estimate of 5.5 million people living with HIV — 12.4% of the population. The trade union movement has taken a role in combating this pandemic. COSATU is a key partner in the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), a registered charity and

title: Women in South Africa

text: Types of contraceptives used by South African women are racially stratified with South African women of color predominantly utilizing contraceptive injections. South Africa is also one of the few countries in Africa to have a liberal abortion law: under the "Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1996", abortion is allowed on request during the first trimester of pregnancy, and in special circumstances at later stages. However, this does not mean that it is easy to get an abortion in South Africa, as not all health care facilities are equally nor adequately equipped to meet the demands for abortion services. As

text: Department of Trade and Industry (South Africa) The Department of Trade and Industry (also known as the dti) is the department of the South African government with responsibility for commercial policy and industrial policy. the dti and its subsidiary agencies are involved in promoting economic development, Black Economic Empowerment, implementing commercial law (including companies law and intellectual property law), promoting and regulating international trade, and consumer protection. The political head of the department is the Minister of Trade and Industry, who is assisted by a Deputy Minister. , the minister is Rob Davies and the deputy minister is Mzwandile Masina.

title: South Africa–United Kingdom relations

text: bilateral trade should be doubled by the year 2015. In a speech on the 28th August 2018, Theresa May pledged £4bn in support for the South African economy following a trade mission in an effort to both refocus aid-spending on economic and security challenges in the country and reaffirm commitment to trade following Brexit. The South Africa-United Kingdom Bilateral Forum was founded in 1997 to promote Anglo-South African relations by serving as a forum for the two countries to meet on a bi-annual basis so as to enhance economic and political relations. Top government officials from both countries often meet

title: Fair trade

text: products. However, making cotton and textiles fair trade does not always benefit laborers. Burkina Faso and Mali export the largest amount of cotton in Africa. Although many cotton plantations in these countries attained fair trade certification in the 1990s, participation in fair trade further ingrains existing power relations and inequalities that cause poverty in Africa rather than challenging them. Fair trade does not do much for farmers when it does not challenge the system that marginalizes producers. Despite not empowering farmers, the change to fair trade cotton has positive effects including female participation in cultivation. Textiles and garments are intricate

title: Economy of Africa

text: for only 11% of Africa's total commerce as of 2012, around five times less than in Asia. Most of this intra-Africa trade originates from South Africa and most of the trade exports coming out of South Africa goes to abutting countries in Southern Africa. There are currently eight regional organizations that assist with economic development in Africa: Economy of Africa The economy of Africa consists of the trade, industry, agriculture, and human resources of the continent. , approximately 1.07 billion people were living in 54 different countries in Africa. Africa is a resource-rich continent. Recent growth has been due to

title: Automotive industry in South Africa

text: Department of Trade and Industry's Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP), which ran from 1995 to 2012, provided a major boost to auto manufacturing in South Africa. Its successor is the Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) which aims to achieve local production of 1.2 million vehicles annually by 2020. Volkswagen has had a factory in Eastern Cape since the early 1950s. It now employs around 6,000 people and produces 120,000 vehicles per year, of which 40,000 are exported to other African countries. The Volkswagen group holds a market share of approximately 22.1% in South Africa. BMW caters to 5,000 employees

title: Israel–South Africa relations

text: countries with international relations with Israel. As a result, many African countries broke ties with Israel as well. Most African states had fully broken ties after the 1973 Yom Kippur War, and Israel increased its cultivation of ties with the similarly isolated government in Pretoria. Israeli ties and trade with South Africa became more extensive. According to Ethan A. Nadelmann, the relationship developed because many African countries broke diplomatic ties with Israel during the 1970s following Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza during the Arab–Israeli wars, causing Israel to deepen relations with other isolated countries. In the 1970s

text: imports, not only those from Brazil. Davies acknowledged the need to protect South African producers, but said that the antidumping duties had failed to have the desired effect, and that a general tariff increase would likely be more effective. The South African Poultry Association was dissatisfied with this result, taking the position that to be effective, a general tariff would have to be imposed on all frozen chicken imports. However, this is not possible because of the EU-South African Trade and Development Cooperation Agreement, which states that no tariffs may be applied by South Africa to goods originating from the

title: Scouts South Africa

text: allowing them to become a Patrol Leader. Scouts South Africa plays an active role in the Southern Africa Zone, which consists of all the WOSM member Scout Associations in the Southern Africa region. The Africa Scout Region has a satellite office in Cape Town at the Scouts South Africa headquarters. A number of European Scout Associations are also involved in North-South partnerships with Scouts in developing countries, including several active programmes in South Africa. Members of the Boy Scouts of America living in South Africa may become Lone Scouts linked to the Direct Service branch of the BSA. The "Join-In

title: Palestine–South Africa relations

text: Palestinians, drawing parallels between apartheid South Africa and modern-day Israel. The Congress of South African Trade Unions, which represents 1.2 million South African workers, has also accused Israel of practicing apartheid and supported the boycott of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, as well as the boycott of all Israeli products. During the 2008 to 2009 Gaza War, South Africa's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Fatima Hajaig called on Israel to stop military attacks in Gaza and withdraw its forces from the border immediately, saying, "The South African government finds the continued siege on Gaza unacceptable as it does not

title: Trade unions in South Africa

text: The act also addresses employee participation in decision-making, and international law obligations in respect to labour relations. The Labour Relations Act does not apply to the South African National Defence Force, the National Intelligence Agency, or the South African Secret Service. Bargaining councils are formed by registered trade unions and employers’ organisations. They deal with collective agreements, attempt to solve labour disputes, and make proposals on labour policies and laws. As well, they may administer pension funds, sick pay, unemployment and training schemes, and other such benefits for their members. The Amended Labour Relations Act also notes that these councils

title: South Africa

text: political affairs, including the strengthening of exchanges between their respective ruling parties and legislatures. In April 2011, South Africa formally joined the Brazil-Russia-India-China (BRICS) grouping of countries, identified by Zuma as the country's largest trading partners, and also the largest trading partners with Africa as a whole. Zuma asserted that BRICS member countries would also work with each other through the UN, the Group of Twenty (G20) and the India, Brazil South Africa (IBSA) forum. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) was created in 1994, as an all-volunteer military composed of the former South African Defence Force, the forces

title: South Africa national football team

text: of the name in all classes. The court held that an intention to use a mark does not create a preference to registration, and that the proprietor of a trade mark need not be its originator. In 2011 SAFA paid R5 million to Standton Woodrush Ltd for rights to the name "Bafana Bafana", in class 25 and all other classes. The South Africa national football team does not use a single stadium as its home stadium for matches. Instead, they use a variety of stadiums throughout South Africa to host matches at. The largest venue used is the 94,700-seater Soccer

title: Canada–South Africa relations

text: Canada–South Africa relations Canada–South Africa relations are the bilateral relations between the countries of Canada and South Africa. Both countries are former British colonies and share similar cultures in terms of sports and language. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is estimated that as of 2006 around 38,310 South Africans resided in Canada. Canada's relationship with South Africa can be traced back to 1899, when Canada sent more than 7,000 troops to support Britain in its war against Transvaal and the Free State. The two countries collaborated closely in transforming the British Empire into the Commonwealth,

title: Denmark–South Africa relations

text: Denmark–South Africa relations Denmark–South Africa relations refers to the bilateral relations between Denmark and South Africa. Denmark has an embassy in Pretoria and South Africa has an embassy in Copenhagen. Denmark was a very strong supporter of the anti-apartheid movement. Queen Margrethe II paid a visit to South Africa in 1996. President Nelson Mandela visited Denmark in 1999. Denmark has always had a very active development co-operation programme with South Africa dating from the 1960s, which was changed to an assistance programme from 1995. Denmark assisted with 4 billion DKK. Denmark remains a strong supporter of NEPAD. Trade between South

title: Corruption in South Africa

text: of corrupt activities in SA Lessons for South Africa's SOEs from other African countries Corruption in South Africa Corruption in South Africa includes the private use of public resources, bribery, and improper favoritism. The 2017 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index assigned South Africa an index of 43 out of 100, ranking South Africa 71 out of 180 countries. This ranking represents a downward direction change with a drop of two points down from 45 (2016 CPI). Countries with scores below 50 are believed to have a serious corruption problems. Recent scandals surfacing since 2016 involving former South African President Jacob

title: South Africa

text: South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline of Southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini (Swaziland); and it surrounds the enclaved country of Lesotho. South Africa is the largest country in Southern Africa and the 25th-largest country in the world by land area and, with over 57 million people, is the world's 24th-most populous nation. It

title: Hong Kong–South Africa relations

text: Hong Kong–South Africa relations Hong Kong–South Africa relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China, and the Republic of South Africa. South Africa and Hong Kong are former British colonies, with English as one of their official languages, which has been a factor in South African companies using Hong Kong as a hub for expansion into Mainland China. South Africa is represented in Hong Kong by a Consulate General in Wanchai, which is also accredited to Macau. Hong Kong's trade relations with South Africa are promoted

title: Canada–South Africa relations

text: transportation, food processing, hospitality, information and communication technologies, and instrumentation sectors with the largest focus of Canadian investment being in the mineral and mining sector. Canada–South Africa relations Canada–South Africa relations are the bilateral relations between the countries of Canada and South Africa. Both countries are former British colonies and share similar cultures in terms of sports and language. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is estimated that as of 2006 around 38,310 South Africans resided in Canada. Canada's relationship with South Africa can be traced back to 1899, when Canada sent more than 7,000 troops

title: Foreign relations of South Africa during apartheid

text: South Africa would look outwards, towards the global neighbourhood, rather than adopting a siege mentality and estranging it. The buzzwords for his strategy were "dialogue" and "détente", signifying arbitration and reduction of pressure. Following the Soweto Uprising in 1976 and its brutal suppression by the apartheid regime, the arms embargo was made mandatory by the UN Security Council on 4 November 1977 and South Africa became increasingly isolated internationally, with tough economic sanctions weighing heavily. Not all countries imposed or fully supported the sanctions, however; instead, they continued to benefit from trade with apartheid South Africa. During the 1980s, though,

title: South Africa

text: new health minister and committed his government to increasing funding for and widening the scope of HIV treatment, and by 2015, South Africa had made significant progress, with the widespread availability of antiretroviral drugs resulted in an increase in life expectancy from 52.1 years to 62.5 years. South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline of Southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east

title: Corruption Watch (South Africa)

text: Corruption Watch (South Africa) Corruption Watch is a South African non-governmental organisation which monitors incidents of corruption that involve public resources, trade union resources, lottery and donated charitable resources in South Africa. Corruption Watch was launched in January 2012 at the initiative of trade union federation COSATU (the Congress of South African Trade Unions). In 2016, Corruption Watch called for the resignation of President Zuma, stating that he wasn't doing enough to prevent corruption of public officials. Corruption Watch operates a reporting process which encourages members of the public to report their experiences of corruption through SMS, fax, email or

title: Ivory trade

text: and Japanese ivory traders to maintain trade. This was stated to be because these countries claimed to have well-managed elephant populations and they needed the revenue from ivory sales to fund conservation. These countries were South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Swaziland. They voted against the Appendix One listing and actively worked to reverse the decision. The two countries leading the attempt to overturn the ban immediately after it was agreed were South Africa and Zimbabwe. South Africa's claim that its elephants were well managed was not seriously challenged. However, its role in the illegal ivory trade and slaughter of

title: Automotive industry in South Africa

text: the country exported fully assembled motor vehicles to 53 countries including many developed countries such as Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Germany, with many of the manufacturers based in South Africa now making it their main production base. In 2004, South Africa was responsible for the manufacture of 84% of all vehicles produced in Africa, 7 million of which are on the South African roads. Also in 2004, the industry made a 6.7% contribution to the GDP of South Africa and 29% of all South African manufacturers made up the country's automotive industry. 2004 also saw

title: Drug trade in West Africa

text: lack of security in both continents. Drug trade in West Africa In the late 1950s and early 1960s the US and EU’s demand for cocaine, cannabis, and other drugs increased dramatically. This resulted in two trade routes, both of which went through West Africa. One route exported local cannabis from West and South Africa to Europe and Asia. The other trade route moved cocaine from Latin America and heroin from Afghanistan to the EU and US. This was only possible because of West Africa’s badly policed borders, endemic corruption, and economic inequalities. At first the drugs were only smuggled in

title: Drug trade in West Africa

text: Drug trade in West Africa In the late 1950s and early 1960s the US and EU’s demand for cocaine, cannabis, and other drugs increased dramatically. This resulted in two trade routes, both of which went through West Africa. One route exported local cannabis from West and South Africa to Europe and Asia. The other trade route moved cocaine from Latin America and heroin from Afghanistan to the EU and US. This was only possible because of West Africa’s badly policed borders, endemic corruption, and economic inequalities. At first the drugs were only smuggled in small quantities, but as time progressed

title: Ultra South Africa

text: Ultra South Africa Ultra South Africa is an outdoor electronic music festival that is a part of Ultra Music Festival's worldwide expansion which has now spread to twenty countries. Ultra South Africa debuted in February 2014 and took place at two locations—the Nasrec Expo Center in Johannesburg and the Ostrich Farm in Cape Town. Ultra South Africa is strictly an event for those that are the age of eighteen and over. The fifth anniversary of Ultra South Africa took place 9–10 February 2018 in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The sixth edition of Ultra South Africa will be held on 1-2

title: Kenya–South Africa relations

text: companies have operations in Kenya. They operate in sectors such as banking, insurance, accountancy, pharmaceuticals, retail, tourism and engineering. FirstRand Bank, Standard Bank, Old Mutual and SABMiller are just some of the major South African firms with operations in Kenya. Kenya–South Africa relations Kenya–South Africa relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and South Africa. South Africa is a strategic partner of Kenya in many areas, particularly trade and security. During South Africa's apartheid regime cordial relations with Kenya were maintained, as Kenya was one of Africa's leading pro-Western governments. These relations weren't publicised and didn't go beyond trade until 1990.

title: Corruption in South Africa

text: Corruption in South Africa Corruption in South Africa includes the private use of public resources, bribery, and improper favoritism. The 2017 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index assigned South Africa an index of 43 out of 100, ranking South Africa 71 out of 180 countries. This ranking represents a downward direction change with a drop of two points down from 45 (2016 CPI). Countries with scores below 50 are believed to have a serious corruption problems. Recent scandals surfacing since 2016 involving former South African President Jacob Zuma have drawn attention to corruption in South Africa. Cyril Ramaphosa, the newly elected

title: Religion in South Africa

text: Deepavali. The Bahá'í Faith in South Africa began with the holding of Bahá'í meetings in the country in 1911. A small population of Bahá'ís remained until 1950 when large numbers of international Bahá'í pioneers settled in South Africa. In 1956, after members of various tribes in South Africa became Bahá'ís, a regional Bahá'í Assembly which included South Africa was elected. Later each of the constituent countries successively formed their own independent Bahá'í National Spiritual Assembly. Then in 1995, after a prolonged period of growth and oppression during Apartheid and the homelands reuniting with South Africa, the Bahá'í National Spiritual Assembly

title: Global waste trade

text: Global waste trade The global waste trade is the international trade of waste between countries for further treatment, disposal, or recycling. Toxic or hazardous wastes are often exported from developed countries to developing countries, also known as countries of the Global South. Therefore, the burden of the toxicity of wastes from Western countries falls predominantly onto developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The World Bank Report "What a Waste: A Global Review of Solid Waste Management", describes the amount of solid waste produced in a given country. Specifically, countries which produce more solid waste are more economically developed

title: Russia–South Africa relations

text: in Africa minimized and relations between the two slightly warmed as the Cold War was ending. Directly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, South Africa and the new Russian Federation established diplomatic relations. Russia–South Africa relations Russia–South Africa relations () are foreign relations between Russia and South Africa. Full diplomatic relations were established between both countries on February 28, 1992. Russian has an embassy in Pretoria and a consulate-general in Cape Town. South Africa has an embassy in Moscow. Both countries are also members of BRICS. In 1896, the Transvaal Republic established diplomatic relations with Russia. The Boar war

title: Trade unions in South Africa

text: force. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is the largest of the three major trade union centres, with a membership of 1.8 million, and is part of the Tripartite alliance with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP). Early trade unions were often for whites only, with organizations like the South African Confederation of Labour (SACoL) favouring employment policies based on racial discrimination. They also often did not fully accept women into the unions. Mary Fitzgerald is considered the first female South African trade unionist and who led many strikes and sit

title: Fauna of South Africa

text: Fauna of South Africa The fauna of South Africa is varied, but largely typical of the ecosystems of Africa. South Africa is ranked sixth out of the world’s seventeen megadiverse countries. Many endemic species are unique to South Africa and are found nowhere else in the world. South Africa is among the world leaders in conservation, though there are several significant conservation challenges which South Africa needs to resolve. The topography and geology of South Africa is extremely varied, resulting in a wide variety of habitats. Due to this, South Africa enjoys high biodiversity, and is ranked sixth out of

title: National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa

text: National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is the biggest single trade union in South Africa with more than 338,000 members, and prior to its expulsion on 8 November 2014, the largest affiliate of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the country's largest trade union federation. The union considers itself to be Marxist-Leninist, and has had a fraught relationship with the South African Communist Party (SACP), which it considers to be no longer adhering to Marxist-Leninist principles. Post-1994, NUMSA became known within the Tripartite Alliance between COSATU, the SACP

title: Corruption Watch (South Africa)

text: the development of regulatory processes for transparency in government spending. Corruption Watch (SA) is funded by donations from a range of private philanthropic foundations and businesses. It has a small staff of fewer than 20 people and is located in Rosebank, Johannesburg. Corruption Watch (South Africa) Corruption Watch is a South African non-governmental organisation which monitors incidents of corruption that involve public resources, trade union resources, lottery and donated charitable resources in South Africa. Corruption Watch was launched in January 2012 at the initiative of trade union federation COSATU (the Congress of South African Trade Unions). In 2016, Corruption Watch

title: Ultra South Africa

text: at the Expo Centre at Nasrec welcomed a record-breaking 32,000 Ultranauts through the gates on Saturday, February 10, for what was the biggest and most successful ULTRA South Africa in Joburg to date. On 16 August 2018, Ultra South Africa announced the dates for its sixth edition and that the Cape Town leg will return to the Ostrich Ranch. Ultra South Africa Ultra South Africa is an outdoor electronic music festival that is a part of Ultra Music Festival's worldwide expansion which has now spread to twenty countries. Ultra South Africa debuted in February 2014 and took place at two

title: India–South Africa relations

text: has promoted signing a free trade agreement with India and the Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU), which includes Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland along with South Africa. Bharti Airtel was scheduled to acquire MTN to make one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, and also touted as step in South-South cooperation. The deal was, however, rejected by the South African government of Jacob Zuma on the grounds that MTN would not be as South African anymore amid concerns of dual-listing on the Indian and South African stock exchanges. India and South Africa have also developed military cooperation, trading arms and

title: Crime in South Africa

text: means) per capita and first for rapes per capita in a data set of 60 countries. Total crime per capita was 10th out of the 60 countries in the dataset. The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute have conducted research on the victims of crime which shows the picture of South African crime as more typical of a developing country. Recently released statistics from the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Statistics South Africa (SSA) saw a slight decline of 1.4% in violent crimes committed in South Africa. Most emigrants from South Africa state that crime was a

title: Scouts South Africa

text: formed in 1929. In 1930, the Imperial Scout Headquarters granted the complete independence of the Scout Movement in South Africa. Work started on yet another constitution which was finalised in 1936 at Bloemfontein during the visit of Baden-Powell. During 1937, the "Boy Scouts Association of South Africa" became a member of the International Scout Conference (now World Scout Conference) and was registered with the International Bureau (now World Scout Bureau) on 1 December 1937. South Africa was the first of the Commonwealth countries to achieve independence for its Scout Movement. The now independent association maintained the racial segregation with four

title: Bahá'í Faith in South Africa

text: Bahá'í Faith in South Africa The Bahá'í Faith in South Africa began with the holding of Bahá'í meetings in the country in 1911. A small population of Bahá'ís remained until 1950 when large numbers of international Bahá'í pioneers settled in South Africa. In 1956, after members of various tribes in South Africa became Bahá'ís, a regional Bahá'í Assembly which included South Africa was elected. Later each of the constituent countries successively formed their own independent Bahá'í National Spiritual Assembly. Then in 1995, after a prolonged period of growth and oppression during Apartheid and the homelands reuniting with South Africa, the

title: Hong Kong–South Africa relations

text: and subsidies to Taiwanese, and some Hong Kong Chinese, to settle and invest in South Africa. Pretoria initially appointed a representative in Hong Kong in the 1960s, known as the Trade Commissioner for the Republic of South Africa. In the 1970s, this was replaced by a Consulate General, which was also responsible for trade relations with Thailand and the Republic of China on Taiwan. South African Airways also began weekly flights between Johannesburg's Jan Smuts Airport and Hong Kong's Kai Tak via Plaisance Airport in Mauritius. Later in 1991, as sanctions were lifted and trade and tourism began to increase,

text: others raised funds for the ANC and PAC. After much debate, by the late 1980s the United States, the United Kingdom, and 23 other nations had passed laws placing various trade sanctions on South Africa. A divestment movement in many countries was similarly widespread, with individual cities and provinces around the world implementing various laws and local regulations forbidding registered corporations under their jurisdiction from doing business with South African firms, factories, or banks. In an analysis of the effect of sanctions on South Africa by the FW de Klerk Foundation, it was argued that they were not a leading

title: China–South Africa relations

text: China policy. After many years of strong lobbying and engagement with Mandela in November 1996 the South African government announced that it would switch recognition from Taiwan to the PRC in January 1998. A visit by Taipei's Foreign Minister John Chiang to meet with Alfred Nzo and attempt to salvage the situation produced no results, and so Taipei's ambassador to Pretoria Gene Loh was recalled on 6 December 1996. In 1992, trade between China and South Africa amounted to US$14 million, but by the time the two countries had established relations in 1998, this had swelled to US$1.4 billion. By