South Africa
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Published Date: 20 March 2025
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This blog focuses on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and International Trade in a certain country or territory in terms of how the Location Factors (Political, Economic, Technological, Ecological, Legal and Cultural) and Entry Modes (e.g. M&As, Export and Greenfield) impact the attractiveness - or vice versa - the risks of FDI and International Trade in the certain country or territory, still, keep in mind that each risk may lead to an opportunity for resolving problems via suitable FDI and International Trade, while each opportunity for FDI and International Trade may involve risks.
Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher
A Researcher in International Relations with a Focus on Security, Political and Economic Risks for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and International Trade
South Africa
Population
Source: World Bank
One of the Prominent Religious Sites in the Country
Cape Town, South Africa
Key Figures of the Country, Global Position, Alliances, and 2024 Global Survival Rank (GSR)
Global Survival Rank by Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher: Yearly Rank to Compare the Global Political Power among Countries to Survive Long Conflicts and Wars at the Military Level and Economic Level Global Survival Rank by Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher https://www.rozen-bakher.com/global-survival-rank-zrb
Monitoring Alliances by Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher: Monitoring Military, Political, Economic and Trade Alliances that Have an Impact on Global Order and Geopolitics Monitoring Alliances by Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher https://www.rozen-bakher.com/monitoring-alliances
Key Figures of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and International Trade
Source: Trading Economics
Country Profile
South Africa - BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14094760
South Africa - Britannica https://www.britannica.com/place/South-Africa
South Africa - UNCTAD https://unctadstat.unctad.org/CountryProfile/GeneralProfile/en-GB/710/index.html
Leader Speech at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Research Papers and Research Books
The church and the struggle for South Africa Gruchy, J. W. D. (1986). The church and the struggle for South Africa. Theology today, 43(2), 229-243.
The state of renewable energy development in South Africa: An overview Akinbami, O. M., Oke, S. R., & Bodunrin, M. O. (2021). The state of renewable energy development in South Africa: An overview. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 60(6), 5077-5093.
Language in South Africa Mesthrie, R. (Ed.). (2002). Language in South Africa. Cambridge University Press.
Soils of South Africa Fey, M. (2010). Soils of South Africa. Cambridge University Press.
Exploring digital transforming challenges in rural areas of South Africa through a systematic review of empirical studies Aruleba, K., & Jere, N. (2022). Exploring digital transforming challenges in rural areas of South Africa through a systematic review of empirical studies. Scientific African, 16, e01190.
Race to carbon neutrality in South Africa: what role does environmental technological innovation play? Bekun, F. V. (2024). Race to carbon neutrality in South Africa: what role does environmental technological innovation play?. Applied Energy, 354, 122212.
A reflection of the current status of the mental healthcare system in South Africa Sorsdahl, K., Petersen, I., Myers, B., Zingela, Z., Lund, C., & Van Der Westhuizen, C. (2023). A reflection of the current status of the mental healthcare system in South Africa. SSM-Mental Health, 4, 100247.
A critical analysis of housing inadequacy in South Africa and its ramifications Marutlulle, N. K. (2021). A critical analysis of housing inadequacy in South Africa and its ramifications. Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review, 9(1), 372.
Artificial intelligence and public sector human resource management in South Africa: Opportunities, challenges and prospects Chilunjika, A., Intauno, K., & Chilunjika, S. R. (2022). Artificial intelligence and public sector human resource management in South Africa: Opportunities, challenges and prospects. SA Journal of Human Resource Management, 20, 1972.
The HIV epidemic in South Africa: key findings from 2017 national population-based survey Zuma, K., Simbayi, L., Zungu, N., Moyo, S., Marinda, E., Jooste, S., ... & SABSSM V Study Group Contributors. (2022). The HIV epidemic in South Africa: key findings from 2017 national population-based survey. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(13), 8125.
Gender-based violence–An increasing epidemic in South Africa Govender, I. (2023). Gender-based violence–An increasing epidemic in South Africa. South African Family Practice, 65(3).
Renewable energy source utilization progress in South Africa: a review Adebiyi, A. A., & Moloi, K. (2024). Renewable energy source utilization progress in South Africa: a review. Energies, 17(14), 3487.
The July 2021 protests and socio-political unrest in South Africa: Reflecting on the causes, consequences and future lessons Vhumbunu, C. H. (2021). The July 2021 protests and socio-political unrest in South Africa: Reflecting on the causes, consequences and future lessons. Conflict Trends, 2021(3), 3-13.
Barriers to powering past coal: Implications for a just energy transition in South Africa Mirzania, P., Gordon, J. A., Balta-Ozkan, N., Sayan, R. C., & Marais, L. (2023). Barriers to powering past coal: Implications for a just energy transition in South Africa. Energy Research & Social Science, 101, 103122.
Assessing policy barriers to the energy transition in South Africa Todd, I., & McCauley, D. (2021). Assessing policy barriers to the energy transition in South Africa. Energy Policy, 158, 112529.
An evaluation of the trade relationships between South Africa and China: An empirical review 1995–2014 Mhaka, S., & Jeke, L. (2018). An evaluation of the trade relationships between South Africa and China: An empirical review 1995–2014. South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, 21(1), 1-15.
Has South Africa liberalised its trade? Edwards, L. (2005). Has South Africa liberalised its trade?. South African Journal of Economics, 73(4), 754-775.
International trade and economic growth: The Nexus, the evidence, and the policy implications for South Africa Osei-Assibey, K., & Dikgang, O. (2020). International trade and economic growth: The Nexus, the evidence, and the policy implications for South Africa. The International Trade Journal, 34(6), 572-598.
International trade logistics costs in South Africa: Informing the port reform agenda Havenga, J., Simpson, Z., & Goedhals-Gerber, L. (2017). International trade logistics costs in South Africa: Informing the port reform agenda. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 22, 263-275.
Focusing on the exchange rate volatility and international trade relationship: Evidence from South Africa Hadebe, N., & Msomi, S. (2023). Focusing on the exchange rate volatility and international trade relationship: Evidence from South Africa. Journal of Management and Economics, 8(3).
Influence of institutional quality, foreign direct investment and international trade on tourism inflow, South Africa Ibitoye, O. J., & Kleynhans, E. P. (2023). Influence of institutional quality, foreign direct investment and international trade on tourism inflow, South Africa. Acta Commercii, 23(1), 1-12.
The Influence of International Trade Policies on the Economic Growth and Development of South Africa: Free Trade or Protectionism? Mnguni, H., Mlambo, V. H., & Mbatha, M. W. (2024). The Influence of International Trade Policies on the Economic Growth and Development of South Africa: Free Trade or Protectionism?. Artha Journal of Social Sciences, 23(4), 23-49.
An analysis of the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI), political risk and economic growth in South Africa Meyer, D. F., & Habanabakize, T. (2018). An analysis of the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI), political risk and economic growth in South Africa. Business and Economic Horizons, 14(4), 777-788.
The regulatory and policy variables influencing FDI in South Africa Faku, E. M. (2022). The regulatory and policy variables influencing FDI in South Africa. Journal of Public Affairs, 22(4), e2689.
The role of foreign direct investment (FDI) on domestic entrepreneurship in South Africa Nxazonke, B., & van Wyk, R. B. (2020). The role of foreign direct investment (FDI) on domestic entrepreneurship in South Africa. Development Southern Africa, 37(4), 587-600.
The impact of electricity prices and supply on attracting FDI to South Africa Inglesi-Lotz, R., & Ajmi, A. N. (2021). The impact of electricity prices and supply on attracting FDI to South Africa. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(22), 28444-28455.
Tax incentives and foreign direct investment in South Africa Kransdorff, M. (2010). Tax incentives and foreign direct investment in South Africa. Consilience, (3), 68-84.
Can South Africa sustain and diversify its exports? Matthee, M., Idsardi, E., & Krugell, W. (2016). Can South Africa sustain and diversify its exports?. South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, 19(2), 249-263.
Foreign direct investment, exports and economic growth: ADRL and causality analysis for South Africa Sunde, T. (2017). Foreign direct investment, exports and economic growth: ADRL and causality analysis for South Africa. Research in International Business and Finance, 41, 434-444.
R&D, exports and employment growth: firm-level evidence using administrative data from South Africa Naidoo, K. (2024). R&D, exports and employment growth: firm-level evidence using administrative data from South Africa. The Journal of International Trade & Economic Development, 33(5), 818-844.
The Threshold Effects of Exchange Rates on Agricultural Exports: A Flow from South Africa to the Southern African Development Community Nthebe, C. T., & Mosikari, T. J. (2025). The Threshold Effects of Exchange Rates on Agricultural Exports: A Flow from South Africa to the Southern African Development Community. Economies, 13(2), 27.
Sustainability of Local Labour Market in South Africa: The Implications of Imports Competition from China Faraj, M., & Bein, M. (2022). Sustainability of Local Labour Market in South Africa: The Implications of Imports Competition from China. Sustainability, 14(12), 7168.
Government Intervention in Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions and Its Impact on M&A institutions: A case of South Africa Nikani, A. (2022). Government Intervention in Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions and Its Impact on M&A institutions: A case of South Africa. Available at SSRN 4122537.
Historical Background and Historical Perspective
A history of South Africa Thompson, L. M. (2001). A history of South Africa. Yale University Press.
The History of South Africa Beck, R. B. (2013). The History of South Africa. Bloomsbury Publishing USA.
South Africa: A modern history Davenport, T., & Saunders, C. (2000). South Africa: A modern history. Springer.
The ANC's Early Years: nation, class and place in South Africa before 1940 Limb, P. (2024). The ANC's Early Years: nation, class and place in South Africa before 1940. Routledge.
An economic history of South Africa: Conquest, discrimination, and development Feinstein, C. H. (2005). An economic history of South Africa: Conquest, discrimination, and development. Cambridge University Press.
South Africa: The rise and fall of apartheid Clark, N. L., & Worger, W. H. (2016). South Africa: The rise and fall of apartheid. Routledge.
Understanding apartheid in South Africa through the racial contract Mhlauli, M. B., Salani, E., & Mokotedi, R. (2015). Understanding apartheid in South Africa through the racial contract. International Journal of Asian Social Science, 5(4), 203-219.
Race and nation in post-apartheid South Africa Moodley, K., & Adam, H. (2000). Race and nation in post-apartheid South Africa. Current Sociology, 48(3), 51-69.
The colonisation of South Africa: A unique case Oliver, E., & Oliver, W. H. (2017). The colonisation of South Africa: A unique case. HTS: Theological Studies, 73(3), 1-8.
National Flower
King Protea
