30 April 2026 – South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R31.9 billion in March 2026. This surplus was attributable to exports of R187.9 billion and imports of R156.0 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
See the full Media Release here.
Or visit the Trade Statistics webpage.
The Cape Floral Kingdom: This region is recognized as one of the world’s six floral
kingdoms, boasting an extraordinary diversity of plant species.

Peanut Butter Woman
Fun South African Fact: South Africa is home to the oldest meteor scar in the world – the Vredefort Dome in a town called Parys. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Green Scavenger
Papua New Guinea: You have two cows. One eats the other.