Tuesday, 30 June 2026, was a day that the country approached with apprehension. Understandably so. With memories of the July 2021 unrest still fresh, planned marches against undocumented foreign nationals carried the real risk of triggering widespread violence and chaos.
Thankfully, that did not happen.
Africa remains one of the world’s most strategically important mining regions, hosting vast reserves of critical minerals including copper, cobalt, lithium, manganese, uranium, graphite and gold. These resources are essential to global supply chains and the energy transition, positioning the continent at the centre of long-term mining investment interest.
Progress on economic reforms in South Africa, investment potential and the realities of doing business in the country were the focus of a recent engagement at the Swiss Chamber in Johannesburg, which brought together the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen, and executives from leading Swiss companies operating in South Africa.
As global mobility trends continue to evolve, Mauritius has firmly established itself as one of the most preferred destinations for foreign nationals seeking a strategic base for business, career growth, or retirement. With its political stability, investor-friendly policies, and exceptional quality of life, the island nation is increasingly becoming the jurisdiction of choice for many internationally mobile individuals.
Despite South Africa’s urgent need for investment, innovation and economic growth, applications for the very visa categories most closely linked to these objectives, including critical skills and business visas, remain strikingly low.
Johannesburg
17 Eaton Avenue,
Bryanston, Johannesburg,
Gauteng, 2191
South Africa
George
55 York Street,
Dormehls Drift,
George, 6529
South Africa
Cape Town
1002 Harbour Bridge,
Dockrail Road,
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
