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Africa - South Africa

The following links provide extensive country information by various government agencies and other external sources. The topics covered include, but are not limited to: general, economic and political information, tax and tariff information, documentation needed for exporting, and business climate.

CIA -- The World Factbook -- South Africa

US Department of State -- Background Notes -- South Africa

Country Commercial Guides (CCG)

Department of Commerce CCG's are prepared by US Embassy Staff. Included in the CCG is a section on South Africa

Trade Information Center

Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration

Embassy of the Republic of South Africa

  • 3051 Massachusetts Avenue NW
  • Washington, DC 20008
  • Telephone: (202) 232-4400
  • Fax: (202) 265-1607

The Embassy of South Africa's Online Guide to South Africa offers visitors the opportunity to explore South Africa's exotic destinations. Consular Information, including downloadable application forms, are available on this site. With US-South African relations at an all-time high, and South Africa's status as a Big Emerging Market, there are new opportunities for US businesses and investors. The business section provides an economic profile, as well as details on finance and telecommunications. If you cannot find what you need online, Embassy personnel are available to assist you.

US Consulate General

  • Broadway Industries Center
  • Heerengracht, Foreshore
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Telephone: [27](21)214-280,(21)214-280(FCS)
  • Fax: [27](21)254-151,(21)254-151(FCS)

South African Consulate-General in New York

  • 333 East 38TH Street
  • New York, NY 10016
  • Telephone: (212) 213-4880
  • Fax: (212) 213-0102

US Consulate General

  • 11th Fl., Kline Center
  • 141 Commissioner St.
  • P.O. Box 2155
  • Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Telephone: [27](11)331-1681,(11)331-3937(FCS)
  • Fax: [27](11)331-1327,(11)331-6178(FCS)
  • US Mailing Address: Dept. of State,
  • Washington, DC 20521-2500

American Chamber of Commerce in South Africa

For more information on import permits, contact:

For more information on import policy and tariffs, contact:

  • The Commissioner
  • Customs and Excise Administration
  • Department of Finance
  • Private Bag X47
  • Pretoria 0001
  • Telephone: (27 12) 314-9911
  • Fax: (27 12) 325-7992

South Africa Government Index

Departments; Government Structures and documents - including full text of new Bills, Acts, green papers, commission information, speeches, etc.