Spotlight on: South Africa

A Land of Dynamic Opportunities and Rich Cultural Diversity

Main industries​:

  • Johannesburg: Finance and banking, manufacturing, mining, energy, telecommunications, retail and consumer goods, social impact organizations 

  • Cape Town: Sustainability, energy, innovation, tourism & hospitality, wine & agriculture, technology & startups, creative industries – fashion, design, film, shipping, logistics, social impact organizations 

Key considerations​:​​

  • High level of safety and good infrastructure​

  • Ample cross-cultural learning opportunities

  • Welcoming and hospitable environment

  • Good infrastructure and accessibility thanks to the well-connected international airports

Travel combinations:

Johannesburg & Cape Town, Cape Town only, Johannesburg & Cape Town with Namibia or Rwanda

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Popular topics in South Africa

  • Youth empowerment through education and leadership

  • Panel discussion with local business leaders and experts about challenges in various markets 

  • Flash consulting opportunities, helping local entrepreneurs and female-owned business

  • Intimate discussions with businesses regarding sustainable approaches and practices in rural regions 

  • The interplay of informal and formal economy in a post-apartheid inner city   

  • Innovation and startups - Cape Town, known as the ‘Silicon Cape’, is a hub for tech, innovation and growing startups

  • Safari excursion to Pilanesberg Game Reserve 

  • Addressing the inequalities of the past by implementing good business practices  

  • Strong social impact and interactive visits to local companies, foundations and NGOs

  • Visit to a local vineyard - wine tasting and discussion with the owners

  • A focus on sustainability - tackling the problem of water scarcity and load shedding

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*Please note that we cater directly to universities and academic institutions. If you’re a student inspired by what we do, feel free to forward us to your faculty! However, we do not enroll students openly to our trips.

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