South Africa prepares to showcase its economic progress and G20 Presidency at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, with key insights from Ministers Parks Tau and Enoch Godongwana.

South Africa undoubtedly had a good story to tell at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting held in Davos, Switzerland in January. The country’s delegation, consisting of senior government ministers (including two from the opposition Democratic Alliance) and business leaders was well organised and mostly on message.

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South Africa’s delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is making a strong presence at the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Taking place from January 20 to 24, 2025, under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” the forum brings together global leaders to address pressing global and regional challenges.

Team SA impressed leaders at the World Economic Forum, with the country needing to do the same at the G20 meeting this year.

Minister Parks Tau stresses South Africa's commitment to addressing economic challenges and positioning the country as an investment destination.

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Our economy is in a no-man’s land – yes, load shedding has abated, but any notable economic growth will be choked by a creaking, constrained grid. And ongoing electricity price fluctuations pose a constant threat to both our economic growth and the survival of businesses.

In order to leverage this opportunity, Godongwana emphasised the need for cooperation between business and government as South Africa prepares to present its story on the global stage.

TeamSA is hopeful that it will manage to attract foreign direct investment at the 2025 World Economic ... inclusive economic growth. Key among the highlights that South Africa is showcasing ...

Sources: Bloomberg, Haver, National Treasury South Africa, SARB, World Bank, and IMF staff calculations ... A staff team visits the country, collects economic and financial information, and discusses with officials the country's economic developments ...