Uncertainty over elections is among the factors currently influencing decisions by investors locally and abroad.
JOHANNESBURG - The French government says it has no reason to believe that the upcoming elections in South Africa will negatively impact trade between the two countries.The election result is expected to shed light on possible post-election coalitions as well as the potential long-term policy implications.
French Ambassador to South Africa, David Martinon, said investors are less interested in politics and more interested in measures taken to improve the ease of doing business. “I think South African citizens are incredibly reasonable and politically conscious. So, to answer your question, I’m not afraid.”Some French diplomats have again warned that South Africa’s strict visa requirements are driving investors away.
The process of applying for a work visa in South Africa has often been described as long and tortuous, made worse by an inefficient paper-based system that takes up to as much as six months to process.
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