| Welcome Message
 Since achieving liberation in 1994, South  Africa has made tremendous strides in bringing about political stability and  building a better life for all its citizens.
 We have a vibrant, growing and competitive  economy supported by world class infrastructure, strong macro economic  fundamentals and healthy public finances.
 
 Currently, our economy is experiencing its  longest upswing in recent history. Since 2004 our economic growth rate has been  five fold the pre-1994 growth rate.
 
 South Africa is also a fast growing and  popular tourist destination, offering the visitor an unforgettable and  hospitable cultural and culinary experience. South Africa is home to Africa’s  busiest airport, the O.R. Tambo International Airport, which handles more than  10 million passengers a year.
 
 We have a globally competitive financial  services industry. The JSE Securities Exchange, our country’s equity and  derivatives exchange, holds a treasured position as one of the top 20 exchanges  in the world in terms of market capitalization.
 
 South Africa also boasts modern transportation  and logistics systems as well as advanced information and communication  technologies infrastructure.
 
 Our role as the Embassy is to promote and  facilitate government to government relations with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,  Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Similarly, we seek to promote trade and investment  relations and to provide consular and immigration assistance.
 
 For those of  you who want to conduct business with South Africa, or would like to receive  information regarding investment opportunities in South Africa, there are  several links that will assist you.  Through these links you will be  exposed to Africa’s largest and most diverse economy offering ever increasing  business and investment opportunities. South Africa is alive with  possibilities! Inspiring new ways!
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