TRENDS IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA
The article analyzes regional trends in attracting foreign direct investment, presents and analyzes the share of regions (Africa, Asia, Europe) in the global attraction of FDI from 2006 to 2020. Data are presented on the annual growth rate of FDI in South Africa, 2008-2020, and an analysis of the problems faced by the South African economy, in particular related to attracting FDI, in the period from 2019 to 2021. taking into account the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and related restrictive measures. The role of Africa in attracting FDI in the world is insignificant ranging from 2% to 4% over the period under review. Therefore, the study focuses on the role of South Africa as a center of attraction for FDI in the African region. A ten-year plan for investing in South Africa's infrastructure is considered. Relationships are discussed separately Russia with the countries of the African continent for the period up to 2023. The reasons for increasing investment are considered and a forecast for the near future is given.