in june 2010 both countries signed the 'declaration of strategic partnership' which solidified diplomatic connections between the two nations and focused on areas of technical correspondence, economics and political cooperation.

two way trade between Brazil and south africa grew by an estimated 300 percent over the 2000-2010 decade, and in 2012 the approximate total value of trade was 2.6 billion, with many south african companies increasing their investments in brasil.

the south african honorary consulate in rio de janeiro is located at rua david campista, 50 in the Humaitá neighborhood and can be reached via telephone at (21) 3586.6627.