Dambisa Dube
Manager of Executive Communications, Government Affairs & Strategic Projects
+27 (0)11 486 2775 ddube@germanchamber.co.za
Following the elections in South Africa, German companies are cautiously optimistic and expect high investment momentum: 44% plan to invest in the country within the next three years, 10% at least three million euros
- 77% expect the economic environment in South Africa to improve in the future – but only
12% expect significant improvements
- Positive profit expectations: 48% of companies in South Africa and 35% in the Southern
Africa region* expect profits to rise
- Top 3 growth factors: improvement in political stability (50%), reduction of bureaucratic
hurdles (44%) and stricter anti-corruption measures (35%)
- Top three demands on the new South African multi-party government: systematically fight
corruption and crime (each 46%) and modernize infrastructure (39%)
Berlin/Johannesburg, 11 March 2025 - Around nine months after the parliamentary elections, German companies in South Africa and the Southern African region are optimistic about their business prospects for the current year: In South Africa, 64% of the companies surveyed expect sales to increase in 2025. In the Southern Africa region, the figure is 58%. Profit expectations are also positive. 48% of companies in South Africa and 35% in the other countries in the region expect higher profits.
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