Ten years after the historic first general elections that resulted in democracy, South Africa has been a political and economic success story. Now, with a stable political system, robust civil institutions, consistent growth rate and very respectable investment ratings, South Africa has enjoyed due attention by U.S. businesses. First-world infrastructure, communications and tertiary industries eminently place South Africa to lead the entire southern African region to the next level in international trade and commercial opportunities. Watch this video to learn more about doing business in South Africa.

In South Africa: Senior Commercial Officer Johnny Brown, Senior Commercial Specialist Luisa dos Santos, Commercial Specialist Bheki Ndimande, Johan van Rensburg.  In Washington, D.C.: Doug Barry, Director of Communications, U.S. Commercial Service.

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Market Briefs -- a combination of videoconference and streaming media technologies -- brings you real-time Commercial Service global market insights and opportunities from around the world. The South Africa Market Brief, taped in July 2004, is brought to you by the International Trade Administration, Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce.

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