South Africa
South Africa is the largest economy in Africa and home to one of the continent's most diversified production bases, spanning mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and services, including a well-developed financial sector and strong tourism potential, as well as being the region's leading transport and logistics hub. Economic growth picked up modestly to 1.3% in 2025 and is expected to strengthen further in 2026, supported by improved electricity availability, though persistent bottlenecks in logistics, water, and other network services continue to weigh on investment and productivity. Unemployment remained above 30% in 2025, and close to 60% of South Africans are estimated to live below the upper-middle-income poverty line.
Capital: Pretoria (administrative) / Cape Town (legislative) / Bloemfontein (judicial)
Population: ~64 million
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Languages: 11 official languages, including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, and English (primary business language)
GDP: ~USD 400 billion
Time zone: South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2)
Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria handles diplomatic relations for South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Ambassador: Anne Beathe Kristiansen
Address: Ozmik House, 165 Lynnwood Road, Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria
Phone: +27 12 364 3700
Email: emb.pretoria@mfa.no
Web: Norway in South Africa
Office hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–15:30, Friday 08:00–14:00 (by prior appointment only)
NABA Members in South Africa
