On 16 January 2026, the National Treasury announced that South Africa, represented by Cabinet ministers and senior government officials, would participate in the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from 19 to 23 January 2026, under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.”
The finance minister is leading the delegation, which includes the International relations and cooperation minister, the electricity and energy minister, the tourism minister, and the small business development minister.
According to the release, South Africa will showcase its improving economic position, reflected in strengthening investor confidence. Key recent developments include the stabilisation of the electricity supply, removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list, and an upgrade of the sovereign credit rating by S&P Global. The ministers will highlight progress on structural reforms across energy, logistics, water, digital communications, and small business sectors, among others.
The delegation’s strategic intent is to position South Africa as an attractive investment destination, reflected in demonstrable progress toward macroeconomic stability, positive momentum in economic reform implementation, regional leadership, and global diplomacy.
This positioning aligns with South Africa’s medium-term growth strategy, anchored in four (4) interdependent policy pillars:
I. Maintaining macroeconomic stability
II. Accelerating structural reforms
III. Building state capability
IV. Investing in growth-enhancing infrastructure