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FSACCI - French South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry At our core, we aim to promote reciprocal trade between France & South Africa. 🇫🇷🤝🇿🇦

🇫🇷🇿🇦 FSACCI Padel Networking Sessions | King of the Court EditionTwo cities, two dates to connect on and off the court!J...
14/10/2026

🇫🇷🇿🇦 FSACCI Padel Networking Sessions | King of the Court Edition

Two cities, two dates to connect on and off the court!

Join us for an evening of padel, friendly competition and business networking. Open to players of all levels, these sessions offer a relaxed way to meet fellow members and business professionals.

📍 CAPE TOWN
📅 Thursday, 22 October 2026
📌 Kelvin Grove Club, Newlands
🕕 Arrivals from 5:45 PM | Games from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

📍 JOHANNESBURG
📅 Tuesday, 27 October 2026
📌 Net Set Padel, Sandton City
🕕 Arrivals from 5:45 PM | Games from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Bring your own racket or hire one directly from the venue at your own cost. Participants can continue networking over food and drinks after the games, at their own expense.

Secure your place and join us for an evening of sport and new connections!

Joburg session: https://www.fsacci.com/events/upcoming-events/e/event/fsacci-padel-networking-session-king-of-the-court-edition-1.html

Cape Town session: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/401825-fsacci-cape-town-padel-networking-session-king-of-the-court-edition/

SAVE THE DATE | Beaujolais Nouveau 2026 🍷The countdown to one of the year’s most anticipated w**e celebrations has begun...
13/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE | Beaujolais Nouveau 2026 🍷

The countdown to one of the year’s most anticipated w**e celebrations has begun!

Join FSACCI as we celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau 2026 across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. A tradition that brings people together over good w**e, great company and the spirit of French art de vivre.

Mark your calendars and get ready to raise a glass with the FSACCI community.

Stay tuned for the official launch of ticket sales!

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12/10/2026

The Minister of Home Affairs has signed a waiver of the requirement for foreign nationals in South Africa to submit visa renewal applications at least 60 days before their current visa expires, a precondition that has been described as a significant practical stumbling block for visa applicants.

According to Jaco Brits (Head of Immigration), the Xpatweb Team has seen a significant influx of visa refusals where the 60-day requirement was the sole reason for the rejection. This created an additional backlog in Appeal applications, with hundreds of applicants and their families affected.

The latest development is particularly significant because the waiver will apply retrospectively, including to qualifying applications that are currently under Appeal. The Department indicated that the negative decision on affected Appeal applications will be overturned, allowing the underlying visa applications to be processed and issued accordingly.

Once the relevant Appeal applications have been overturned, the applications of affected accompanying family members can also be resolved.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4zJakRt

09/10/2026

🏆🇿🇦 Congratulations to Navanethem Pillay on receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize!

Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has devoted her life to defending human rights. She worked as an anti-apartheid lawyer, served as a judge in international courts and held the position of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize recognises her efforts to promote peace and international law.

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09/10/2026

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🍷 Business W**e Club | Cape Town The next edition of the FSACCI Business W**e Club is coming to Cape Town on 15 October....
08/10/2026

🍷 Business W**e Club | Cape Town

The next edition of the FSACCI Business W**e Club is coming to Cape Town on 15 October.

This time, we are bringing together the Cape Town business community at , our member on the 16th floor of 34 Bree Street, for an evening of w**e, conversation and networking with a selection of w**es from .

This edition offers an opportunity to discover w**es from one of Franschhoek’s renowned w**e farms while connecting with fellow members, entrepreneurs and professionals in a relaxed setting.

📅 15 October 2026
🕕 18:00–20:00
📍 180 Lounger, 16th Floor, 34 Bree Street, Cape Town

Participation fees:
FSACCI Members: R100 excl. VAT
Non-Members: R150 excl. VAT

Places are limited. Registration and payment via Quicket are required to confirm your spot.
https://www.fsacci.com/events/upcoming-events/e/event/business-w**e-club-2.html

Join us for an evening of good w**e, meaningful conversations and new connections.

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Ready to build your digital transformation roadmap? 🤖🗺️FSACCI and CIBA Industries continue the SMME Digital Transformati...
08/10/2026

Ready to build your digital transformation roadmap? 🤖🗺️

FSACCI and CIBA Industries continue the SMME Digital Transformation Series with Part 2: Your Digital Blueprint on 15 October.

New participants are welcome! 🥳

Participants will work through how to:
👉 Map a current business process and design its future state
👉 Identify the right technology for their business size and budget
👉 Phase implementation without disrupting operations
👉 Manage risk and internal resistance
👉 Maintain visibility and control throughout the process

The session is designed for senior leaders responsible for technology, finance, operations, projects or business transformation.

Only 15 businesses can participate to ensure a focused and interactive experience.

FSACCI members attend free.
⚠️ Non-members: R200 excl. VAT.

📅 15 October 2026
🕠 17:30–20:00
📍 FSACCI Offices, Block A, Inanda Business Park

Join us for a practical session focused on moving from understanding digital transformation to identifying where and how to implement it in your business.

Register now and take the next step towards your digital blueprint:
https://www.fsacci.com/events/upcoming-events/e/event/smme-digital-transformation-series-part-2-of-3.html

🇫🇷🇿🇦 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.

01/10/2026

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

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Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
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