[2][3] Tanzania established official diplomatic relations with South Africa Immediately after the end of apartheid in 1994.

[4] South Africa has been one of Tanzania's top trading partners after establishing diplomatic relations in 1994.

Between 1997 and 2022 about 223 South African companies have invested in approximately US$800 million in Tanzania.

[5] These investments range in all industries such as mining, manufacturing, retail, telecommunication, finance etc.

[6] South Africa has a strong positive trade balance against Tanzania.