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🇫🇷🇿🇦 Looking back at the 5th France–South Africa Business ForumOn 29 September, more than 700 business leaders, investor...
07/10/2026

🇫🇷🇿🇦 Looking back at the 5th France–South Africa Business Forum

On 29 September, more than 700 business leaders, investors, institutions, entrepreneurs and policymakers gathered in Johannesburg for the 5th edition of the France–South Africa Business Forum.

The Forum provided a platform for discussion and exchange on key issues shaping the future of business in South Africa and the region, including:

• Governance and transparency
• Safety and security
• South Africa as a regional investment hub
• Finance and capital flows between Paris and Johannesburg
• Water, sanitation and infrastructure resilience
• Logistics and skills development
• Digitalisation and decarbonisation

Innovation was also at the centre of the programme through the Innovation Contest, which brought together six French and South African startups with the potential to strengthen collaboration between African and European ecosystems.

Congratulations to the three winners:

🥇 1st Prize: Sara Andreotti, SharkSafe Barrier
🥈 2nd Prize: Tamzin Lovell, Artfundi
🥉 3rd Prize: Kgololo Lekoma, Credipple

Congratulations also to Hodi, MindCiti and Sirel976 Production for being selected among the six finalists.

The Forum brought together ideas, expertise and business connections that can contribute to continued growth, investment and innovation between France and South Africa.

A sincere thank you to our partners, speakers, sponsors and all participants who contributed to the success of the 2026 Forum.

🇫🇷🤝🇿🇦 We look forward to continuing the conversation and building new opportunities together.

The 2026 Team France Gala Dinner brought the 5th France–South Africa Business Forum to a close with an evening of dialog...
05/10/2026

The 2026 Team France Gala Dinner brought the 5th France–South Africa Business Forum to a close with an evening of dialogue, recognition and connection.

Following a full day of discussions on strengthening France–South Africa business ties, the Gala Dinner brought together business and government leaders for an evening of networking and reflection.

A highlight of the evening was the Leadership Dialogue, which brought together:

🎤 Ian Carton, CEO, Standard Advisory (London) Ltd and Head: Client Coverage International, Standard Bank Group
🎤 Dr Alistair Ruiters, Special Advisor: Investment Promotion to the President of South Africa
🎤 Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development
🎤 Stavros Nicolaou, Group Senior Executive: Strategic Trade, Aspen Pharmacare

The evening also celebrated the organisations and individuals recognised through the Team France Business Excellence Awards, highlighting contributions to economic development, innovation, skills, industrial growth and France–South Africa business relations.

🏆 + | | Dev Gauteng & | Malt

Thank you to our speakers, award winners, sponsors, partners, members and guests for making the 2026 Forum and Gala Dinner a memorable celebration of the continued strength of the France–South Africa business relationship.

Here are some highlights from the evening.

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The grand finale of the 5th France–South Africa Business Forum took place last night with the 2026 Team France Gala Dinner.

Following a successful day of discussions, business connections and exchanges at the Forum, the Gala Dinner brought together members, partners and business leaders for an evening of networking and celebration.

The evening featured a leadership dialogue, bringing four business leaders together to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the France–South Africa business relationship.

Congratulations to our winners of the Business Excellence Awards:

France South Africa Business Bridge Award: CANAL+ Group
Industrialisation & Local Value Creation Award: Alstom
Skills Development & Future Talent Award: RATP Dev Gauteng & Schneider Electric
Coup de Coeur du Jury Award: Soufflet Malt

The Gala Dinner was a fitting conclusion to two days focused on strengthening connections, exploring new opportunities and building on the longstanding partnership between France and South Africa.

Thank you to our members, partners, speakers, sponsors and guests for making the Forum and Gala Dinner a success.

Platinum Sponsors : CANAL+ Group | Industrial Development Corporation | Standard Bank Group | TotalEnergies | Veolia

Silver Sponsors: Alstom | CMA CGM | Grupo Cobra | Gauteng Growth and Development Agency | Nafasi Water | RATP Dev Gauteng

Bronze Sponsors: Airbus | Air France | Air Liquide | Aspen Pharma Group | Bpifrance | C. Steinweg Group | Forvis Mazars in South Africa | Interwaste (Pty) Ltd | Kion Consulting | Saint-Gobain | Sanofi | SoluGrowth | Soufflet Malt

Business Excellence Awards Sponsor: Forvis Mazars in South Africa

Drinks Sponsor: Pernod Ricard

French Foreign Trade Advisors | French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Business France South Africa & Southern Africa

See you at the Forum! 🇫🇷🇿🇦 We’re just days away from bringing businesses, investors and key stakeholders together in Joh...
25/09/2026

See you at the Forum! 🇫🇷🇿🇦

We’re just days away from bringing businesses, investors and key stakeholders together in Johannesburg for a full day of discussions, insights and networking around the future of France–South Africa business relations.

📅 29 September 2026
📍 Johannesburg

We look forward to seeing you there!

Today is also the final day for businesses in South Africa to register. Do not miss this opportunity! 👉 https://event.businessfrance.fr/france-south-africa-business-forum/en/accueil/

Celebrating Heritage Day 💃 Today, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage and diversity that make South Africa so unique...
24/09/2026

Celebrating Heritage Day 💃

Today, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage and diversity that make South Africa so unique.

At FSACCI - French South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we value the connections that bring people, businesses, and cultures together. Heritage Day is an opportunity to celebrate our shared values, embrace diversity, and strengthen the relationships that contribute to a more connected and collaborative community.
Wishing our members, partners, and the wider community a meaningful and joyful Heritage Day.

Happy Heritage Day South Africa! 🫶

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🌱 Energy Transition: Balancing Ambition with Economic Viability The transition to a greener economy needs to support bot...
23/09/2026

🌱 Energy Transition: Balancing Ambition with Economic Viability

The transition to a greener economy needs to support both environmental goals and economic growth.

For South African industries, adapting to increasingly demanding low-carbon requirements presents an important challenge: how can businesses reduce their carbon intensity while remaining competitive?

This will be explored in:
Technical Workshop 4: Decarbonising at the Right Cost: Balancing Environmental Ambition & Economic Viability

The session will examine pragmatic and cost-effective approaches to decarbonisation and what it will take to make the transition both sustainable and economically viable.

Keep the conversation going after the Forum at the Team France Gala Dinner on 30 September, bringing together members and business leaders for an evening of networking and connection.

Forum registration: https://event.businessfrance.fr/france-south-africa-business-forum/en/accueil/

Gala Tickets: https://www.fsacci.com/events/upcoming-events/e/event/team-france-gala-dinner-2026.html

✨ 1 week to go until the Team France Gala Dinner! On 30 September, the French-South African business community will come...
23/09/2026

✨ 1 week to go until the Team France Gala Dinner!

On 30 September, the French-South African business community will come together for an evening of networking, celebration and the Team France Business Excellence Awards.

🎟️ Tickets are still available — book your place now!
👉 https://www.fsacci.com/events/upcoming-events/e/event/team-france-gala-dinner-2026.html

📅 30 September 2026
📍 Johannesburg

We look forward to celebrating with you!

🏭 Manufacturing & Industrial Transformation How can South Africa strengthen local production while embracing the technol...
22/09/2026

🏭 Manufacturing & Industrial Transformation

How can South Africa strengthen local production while embracing the technologies transforming modern industry?

The 5th France–South Africa Business Forum will explore the future of industrial development, from reindustrialisation and economic sovereignty to optimisation, automation and digitalisation.

Where will this be discussed?
• Round Table 5: Industry & Economic Sovereignty: Towards an Optimised, Automated & Frictionless Industry – “Made in South Africa for Africa”
• Technical Workshop 3: Upskilling South African Youth: How to Ensure Job Readiness in Technical Fields

The conversation will look at the relationship between industrial transformation, technology and the skills needed to support South Africa’s future industries.

Continue the conversation beyond the Forum — join us at the Team France Gala Dinner that evening for an evening of networking and business connections.

Forum registration: https://event.businessfrance.fr/france-south-africa-business-forum/en/accueil/

Gala Tickets: https://www.fsacci.com/events/upcoming-events/e/event/team-france-gala-dinner-2026.html

🚧 Infrastructure, Water & Logistics South Africa’s infrastructure requirements create both challenges and opportunities ...
21/09/2026

🚧 Infrastructure, Water & Logistics

South Africa’s infrastructure requirements create both challenges and opportunities for investment, innovation and partnerships.

From resilient water and sanitation infrastructure, to ports, rail and intelligent supply chains, these issues will feature prominently at the 5th France–South Africa Business Forum.

This topic will feature during:
• Round Table 4: Water, Sanitation & Waste – Beyond “Shedding”: Investing in Resilient Water and Sanitation Infrastructure between France and South Africa
• Technical Workshop 2: Future-Ready Corridors: Ports, Rail & Intelligent Supply Chains

How can French and South African businesses contribute to building more resilient infrastructure and unlocking new trade routes?

Join the conversation on 29 September in Johannesburg.

After a day of exploring new opportunities and partnerships, join us at the Team France Gala Dinner on 30 September to continue the conversation and connect with the wider business community.

Forum registration: https://event.businessfrance.fr/france-south-africa-business-forum/en/accueil/

Gala Tickets: https://www.fsacci.com/events/upcoming-events/e/event/team-france-gala-dinner-2026.html

🏆 FINAL CALL: Nominations close today!Today is the final day to nominate your company for the Team France Business Excel...
21/09/2026

🏆 FINAL CALL: Nominations close today!

Today is the final day to nominate your company for the Team France Business Excellence Awards 2026, sponsored by Forvis Mazars South Africa.

The awards recognise companies making a meaningful contribution to:
🇫🇷🇿🇦 France–South Africa business relations
🏭 Industrialisation & local value creation
🎓 Skills development & future talent

Nominations close today, 21 September 2026.

If your company has an achievement, initiative or programme that deserves recognition, don’t miss the deadline.

The winners will be announced at the Team France Gala Dinner on 30 September, taking place directly after the 5th France–South Africa Business Forum in Johannesburg.

👉 Submit your nomination today:
https://www.fsacci.com/news/n/news/team-france-business-excellence-awards-2026-celebrating-business-impact-and-bilateral-growth.html

👉 Get your Gala tickets here: https://www.fsacci.com/events/upcoming-events/e/event/team-france-gala-dinner-2026.html

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