
Against this backdrop, the African Union’s (AU) ongoing engagement with the G20 opens up pathways for deeper collaboration on issues of mutual interest, such as sustainable infrastructure development, digital transformation, and a financial architecture that supports long-term growth. These are conversations that benefit greatly from African perspectives and experiences. More holistically, this moment presents opportunities that must not be squandered. For example, leveraging enhanced visibility to attract patient capital for infrastructure development, particularly in renewable energy and digital connectivity; securing technology transfer agreements that enable African industries to…
African Union: South Africa is a founding member of the African Union (AU), which
aims to promote unity and cooperation among African nations.

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Fun South African Fact: South Africa is home to the highest commercial bungi jump in the world at 710 feet.
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Fun South African Fact: The waters surrounding the 2,500km long coastline are teeming with life. You’ll find great white sharks, African penguins, dolphins and much much more in South Africa’s oceans. Many travellers visit the coast to watch the annual whale migrations. In Hermanus, in the Western Cape, you can see hundreds of whales from June to late November. Simon’s Town, another coastal Western Cape town, is home to Boulder’s Beach. Here you can swim alongside colonies of African Penguins!