The minister’s meeting representatives of the 400 French companies operating in South Africa and providing  37 000 jobs.

The agreement involving the KwaZulu/Natal Sharks Board helping the tourist-dependent island of Reunion was one of five signed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves le Drian after his talks in Pretoria with his South African counterpart Lindiwe Sisulu.

These include agreements on space exploration and join funding of bursaries allowing South African masters students to study in France.

France will also help the Industrial Development Corporation promote gender equality in the workplace and empower women entrepreneurs 

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