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South Africa · ZAF · Africa
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Risk Score
Guarded→ Stable
Risk Factors
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa, a regional economic powerhouse with diverse natural resources and a well-developed financial sector. The nation faces significant challenges including high unemployment, inequality, and infrastructure deficits. It plays a crucial role in African diplomacy and global forums like BRICS.
Leadership
Cyril Ramaphosa
President
GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary Republic
Paul Mashatile
Naledi Pandor
Enoch Godongwana
Economy
GDP
$450.0B
GDP per Capita
$7.5K
GDP Growth
+2.0%
Inflation
4.5%
Unemployment
30.0%
Mining (Gold, Platinum, Coal)ManufacturingFinancial ServicesAgricultureTourism
Trade
Key Exports
PlatinumGoldIron OreCarsCoal Briquettes
Key Imports
Refined PetroleumCrude PetroleumMotor VehiclesMachineryElectrical Equipment
Top Partners
ChinaGermanyUnited StatesUnited KingdomIndia
Recent Events (2)
High1d ago
Ethiopian forces claim strategic town in Tigray offensive
Ethiopian forces are claiming to have captured a strategic town during their offensive in Tigray.
Low9h ago
TPLF faces growing scrutiny as Tigray peace strains
The TPLF is facing increasing diplomatic scrutiny as the Pretoria Framework strains the fragile peace in Tigray.
Headlines (8)
The Manila Times12h ago
Rexel announces the success of its c. €500 million Capital Increase, without shareholders’ preferential subscription right, to partially fund the acquisition of GCG
Read moreIndia TV News13h ago
Australia duo ruled out of third ODI vs South Africa, Pat Cummins likely to return
Read moreThePrint14h ago
IBSA at UN: India, Brazil, South Africa take stronger Palestine line & reject unilateral sanctions
Read moreThe Cricket Times15h ago
Who is Marques Ackerman? Meet South Africa’s domestic star picked for Australia Test series
Read morenairametrics12h ago
African Airlines schedule 13.89 million seats across top 10 markets in September
Read moreexpress_press_release_net12h ago