India and South Africa Relations

The South Africa-India business summit was aimed at increasing and maximising economic opportunities between the two BRICS countries. South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister, Rob Davies said the two countries should develop strong links to address issues pertaining to inclusivity and curbing poverty and inequality. Davies has expressed his interest in increasing South African companies foot prints in India, meanwhile there are currently 130 Indian companies doing business in South Africa employing about 18 000 citizens and injecting millions into the local economy.To help us unpack the discussion for the day, we are joined by: • High Commissioner of India to South Africa, Her Excellency Ruchira Kamboj • Jameel Chand is the Acting CEO of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency • Amanda Fitchen is senior lecturer at the Department of Economics at UNISA • Abdullah Verachia is senior executive programme for Africa at the Gordon Institute of Business Science