Business Etiquette And Customs In South Africa

Located on the southernmost tip of the African continent.

The East is India ocean, the west is the Atlantic, and the southwest corner is Cape of Good Hope. It is the dividing point between the two oceans.

Before the excavation of suitu canal, ships between Europe and Asia had to pass through Cape of Good Hope.

Now, many ships from Europe and America along the coast of India ocean, especially large oil tankers, still have to go through here. Therefore, the location of South Africa is of great value in the world's pportation and strategy.

The area is 1 million 221 thousand square kilometers, with a population of 34 million, of which 74% are black Africans, about 2400000 are colored race (mixed race), about 700000 are Asian, and about 4400000 are white (including 60% of Holland origin and 38% of British origin).

English and Afrikaans are official languages.

In Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, English and French are common languages.

Almost all white and black people know English.

South Africa, which is named after the South African continent, is known as "Al".

Azania comes from Arabic.

In Arabic, Zanj refers to Africans with dark skin.

The original meaning of the black land is the East African coast and the nearby islands. It was later used as the name of the African National Congress of South Africa.

The president is elected by Parliament for a term of 5 years. The president appointed cabinet members to take charge of the regime.

In December 31, 1980, the Senate was cancelled, only the house of Representatives was retained, and vice president and presidential consultative house were added.

South Africa is rich in mineral resources. Gold, platinum, diamond, asbestos, vanadium and uranium, manganese, chromium and fluorite are among the highest in the world. Besides, coal, iron, copper, lead, zinc and so on.

The mining industry is the main pillar of the national economy.

Appointment must be made before visiting.

South African businessmen are very conservative and the way of dealing is formal.

Many businesses are made in private clubs or at home.

To do business here is often too subtle to be understood, and to achieve it in such a way is often unworkable.

In South Africa, it is very warm all year round, and there is very little rainfall.

Between 7 and August (local winter), it is best to prepare a warmer and thicker clothing for the business trip.

In South Africa, there are not only expressways, but also the central streets of the urban areas, which have green spaces. The roads are broad and neat, but there are many traffic accidents.

Taxis equipped with radio are easy to call and safe.

The currency is Rand.

The decision of a responsible person to come forward to discuss is a centralized power. Therefore, commercial negotiations will not drag on.

Of course, we also hope that our representatives will have the power to decide.

They abide by the agreement very well, and the payment terms are very regular.

South Africa is on the plateau with an average altitude of 1200 meters. Therefore, the climate is not hot, and it is comfortable to live in.

It's best to visit in 2~5 or 9~11 months.

To avoid Christmas and Easter around, the local Jewish businessmen, a lot of attention to avoid Jewish festivals.

Many businessmen spend two times a year on holidays: December to January and 6~7.

It is easy to pass customs in the name of Visitor.

Because of the need to pay taxes on TV, video recorder and golf clubs, the inspection is very strict.

Obscene magazines are forbidden.

Customs duty free cigarettes 400, wine 1 bottles.

The South African currency is restricted to 100 South African Rand.

The amount of foreign currency is not restricted, and the amount declared before entering the customs can be brought back.