The South Africans have arrived: post-apartheid corporate expansion into Africa

Key Points

• Explore the phenomenon of South African corporate expansion into African markets following the end of apartheid.
• Analysis of corporate activities by South African executives
• Examination of investment in African infrastructure and technology
• Review of historical trade dynamics between South Africa and Africa
• South African companies are acquiring struggling banks across the continent.
• Investment in railways and technology is revitalizing infrastructure in Africa.
• The shift indicates a significant change in South Africa's position in Africa post-apartheid.