Introduction
India and South Africa share long historical relations, dating back to as far back as the fifteenth century. It is alleged, for instance, that it was an Indian, who piloted the Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama, from Natal to India in 1498 CE. It was not until the late 19th century, however, that Indians migrated in significant numbers to settle, work, and do business in South Africa, one of whom was Mahatma Gandhi who arrived in South Africa in 1893. Many of the early Indians were brought to work in the country by the British who needed high-quality labor to develop South Africa to European standards. During the colonial period, there were collaborations in the fight for independence between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa. Many Indians also filled some of the top positions in the ANC’s struggle against Apartheid, and since 1994, they have held some of the top party and government positions. As of today, there are over 1.3 million Indians in South Africa. The two countries share a lot in terms of language, democratic politics, similar legal systems, and forms of ethnic diversity. This article focuses on the trade relations between the two countries, indicating the major areas where they have collaborated, and maps the future trajectory of such trade relations.
Modern relations between India and South Africa
This story is from the July 2020 edition of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the July 2020 edition of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
US Elections Biden Vs Trump?
0n November 5th Americans will elect their next president.
UNDERSTANDING UNRWA
ITS ROLE AMIDST THE LATEST STRIKE IN GAZA
Kwibuka30
REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS OF THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE
"ART DE VIVRE À LA FRANÇAISE" 2024 EXHIBITION
A SUCCESSFUL ENDEAVOUR IN BRINGING FRENCH ART OF LIVING TO INDIA
NATO AT 75
UPHOLDING PEACE, SECURITY, AND COOPERATION
HOW INDIA COULD LEAPFROG ECONOMICALLY WITH GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Digital India under the tech-visionary Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a new challenge as to how to create a public-private partnership to harness the immense power of Generative Artificial Intelligence to bring about transformative changes in all aspects of Indian life.
THE NEW COLD WAR
CHANGING CONTEXT AND SHIFTING CONTOURS OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
SRI LANKA'S INCONSISTENT FOREIGN POLICY THREATENS INDIA'S SECURITY
In March 2024, Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Niluka Kadurugamuwa informed that they will permit offshore research ships for replenishment activities at its ports.
INDIA-AUSTRALIA RELATIONS
ANCHORING THE QUAD AND NAVIGATING THE MULTIPOLAR WORLD
EMERGING GEOPOLITICAL DYNAMICS: ASSESSING INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY
India has risen as a major player in the geo-politics at an international level.