South Africa: New Carolina Partnerships

<v Narrator>Johannesburg, South Africa, center of Commerce, town of trade, in a time of transition. <v Narrator>Hello and welcome. Investors from around the globe view this nation as having <v Narrator>fertile ground. States across the U.S. <v Narrator>are wasting no time and taking advantage of the changing landscape and strong <v Narrator>climate here. North Carolina is one state prepared to seize <v Narrator>the moment. <v Narrator>Long lines at the polls and the change in politics eight thousand miles away from North <v Narrator>Carolina opened the eyes of the state's governor to further pursue <v Narrator>foreign investment. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>The economic development mission that I will lead to Africa this fall will be <v James B. Hunt Jr.>one that's focused on our economy, how we can have more trade, how they can have more <v James B. Hunt Jr.>jobs, and how we can have more jobs. <v Narrator>The mission to South Africa involved 40 delegates from government, business and <v Narrator>education. <v Narrator>The following month, Nelson Mandela, once a political prisoner, is now president

<v Narrator>of this nation of 40 million. <v Nelson Mandela>We are moved by our sense of joy and exhilaration. <v Narrator>Celebrations for a brief moment over the very real hardships of poverty and pain. <v Narrator>For 70 percent of black South Africans control 10 percent of the nation's <v Narrator>wealth. <v Narrator>In late September, James B Hunt junior heads to South Africa to begin <v Narrator>trade ties. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>I think we're gonna find a lot of opportunities for new business that can create new <v James B. Hunt Jr.>jobs, both here in North Carolina and for the people in South Africa. <v Narrator>Touched down in Cape Town, South African Airways flight to a four from Miami, <v Narrator>hauling precious human cargo that may influence the nation. <v Narrator>First off, the plane. North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt and Commerce Secretary <v Narrator>Dean Phillips leading the state's trade, cultural and education mission. <v Narrator>The twelve hour flight from the US didn't wear down the 40 delegates making <v Narrator>the trip.

<v Narrator>Hello, Secretary Phillips. <v Secretary Phillips>Good to see you. <v Narrator>Good to see you, sir. <v Secretary Phillips>Happy to be here. <v Narrator>So happy they wasted no time in stating their case to U.S. <v Narrator>and South African officials. <v Narrator>It is the selling of a state to a nation in search of new business. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>We are the 10th largest state in population. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>We have the third largest financial center in America <v James B. Hunt Jr.>and our city of Charlotte, North Carolina. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>But all this delegation is here because <v James B. Hunt Jr.>we think this makes business sense for North Carolina. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>And we want to build a relationship of friendship for <v James B. Hunt Jr.>our future together. We have people representing <v James B. Hunt Jr.>computer and information services, and we are very advanced <v James B. Hunt Jr.>in that area. And we have outstanding computer and software companies in our state. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>We are a large textile state and we have people who can make contacts in that regard,

<v James B. Hunt Jr.>furniture. You can literally go on and on. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>Ours is a very diverse state with an agricultural background. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>A lot of forestry and other things, but also heavy into electronics, chemicals <v James B. Hunt Jr.>and so on. <v Narrator>In this opening discussion, South African power brokers are quick to admit a willingness <v Narrator>to open the lines of communication. <v Llewellyn Banwyck>This is called the winning region in South Africa. <v Llewellyn Banwyck>I think we have a lot to offer, but we need assistance from states <v Llewellyn Banwyck>like your own and from that point of view, we are particularly pleased that you <v Llewellyn Banwyck>have a delegation. <v Llewellyn Banwyck>We have a vision, too, for this city. <v Llewellyn Banwyck>We wish to have this citybe clear, considered and known as one <v Llewellyn Banwyck>of the world's great cities. <v Leroumo Kalako>I must say, you have a lot to offer because as you see, as you said, you <v Leroumo Kalako>come [unclear] so we have a lot to offer and hope <v Leroumo Kalako>will benefit from any decisions you take to invest <v Leroumo Kalako>in the country, especially to invest in this profits.

<v James B. Hunt Jr.>Yes. Dave Philips, come up, if you will, please, and meet to discuss in general. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>This is our secretary of commerce. <v Secretary Phillips>I'm very pleased to be here. <v Narrator>Bismarck Myrick is the U.S. consul general and expects many more trade missions <v Narrator>like this is me arriving on the African continent in the coming months. <v Narrator>He says competition can be good. <v Bismark Myrick>I think that's that's positive. There's enough space here to <v Bismark Myrick>accommodate all sorts of business <v Bismark Myrick>opportunities from from the US. <v Bismark Myrick>And we encourage it. We don't we don't see any reason for <v Bismark Myrick>worry about about the competition. The competition is welcome. <v Narrator>North Carolina's commerce secretary is hoping the Tar Heel State may beat <v Narrator>other foreign competitors. <v Secretary Phillips>We're being told and you can see the statistics that the Japanese are here already. <v Secretary Phillips>The Germans are here. There's absolutely no reason that Americans should not come right <v Secretary Phillips>behind. <v Narrator>And it sounds like North Carolina is getting in on the ground floor. <v Secretary Phillips>That's what we're trying to do, that that since the presidency of

<v Secretary Phillips>Mandela, Governor Holmes, the first governor in America to come to <v Secretary Phillips>South Africa. So it's we're trying to send a message that we are very interested in <v Secretary Phillips>getting it on the ground floor. <v Secretary Phillips>This is going to be a real economic engine for the years to come. <v Narrator>Next to Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu was one of the best known figures <v Narrator>and freedom fighters in the anti-apartheid movement. <v Narrator>Good morning, Archbishop,. <v Desmound Tutu>Good morning. <v Narrator>How are you, sir? I'm thrilled to meet you. <v Narrator>Thank you for having us here this morning. <v Narrator>A select group of members representing the state's delegation arrived by car. <v Narrator>And Governor Hunt came on foot. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>Good morning. How are you? <v Narrator>Morning, Governor. Good to see you, sir. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>How you doing? <v Narrator>I'm doing fine. <v Narrator>St George's Anglican Cathedral was a flash point during the fight for equality. <v Narrator>And on this September day, the chapel became the site of <v Narrator>a history making mass. <v Desmound Tutu>Father, son and the Holy Spirit

<v Desmound Tutu>Glory to God at the highest. <v All>[unclear] Jewish people on earth. <v Desmound Tutu>[unclear] Have mercy on you [unclear] Jesus Christ our lord. <v Narrator>Making up a high level delegation, some members of the state's legislative black caucus. <v Narrator>The North Carolina Board of Education and the governor stand. <v Desmound Tutu>Welcome, Peace <v Narrator>The welcomes from this world leader were uplifting to these North Carolinians <v Narrator>who privately met after mass with the archbishop. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>This is a beautiful book of North Carolina mountains, our coast. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>And we bless you. And we thank you.

<v Desmound Tutu>Thank you very much. <v Desmound Tutu>Thank you. Thank you. And thank you for coming to this beautiful <v Desmound Tutu>country. <v Desmound Tutu>We we we all sort of luxuriating in <v Desmound Tutu>a miracle that is happening. <v Desmound Tutu>But now we need help. <v Desmound Tutu>You helped us to get rid apartheid <v James B. Hunt Jr.>And we think many states will now come following us. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>We're going to lead the effort there to get the sanctions lifted and all the states and <v James B. Hunt Jr.>counties and cities. <v Desmound Tutu>Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. <v Desmound Tutu>God bless you. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>Thank you. <v Narrator>The church in South Africa played a significant role in bringing about change to this <v Narrator>nation. Many of those, like Bishop Tutu, involved in rebuilding the country <v Narrator>say they're inspired by the civil rights movement in the US during the 1960s. <v Desmound Tutu>We even used some of your songs. <v Desmound Tutu>I mean, We Shall Overcome as as as some of our <v Desmound Tutu>you might almost call them anthems to galvanize our <v Desmound Tutu>people. And we have always used <v Desmound Tutu>especially black Americans, as role models for us.

<v Desmound Tutu>Your struggle was for the rights that were already <v Desmound Tutu>enshrined in your Constitution. <v Desmound Tutu>We hear we're fighting for fundamental human rights because <v Desmound Tutu>our Constitution at the time didn't even recognize our existence. <v Desmound Tutu>And so we probably had a <v Desmound Tutu>tough assignment, but we we were given great encouragement by what <v Desmound Tutu>was happening in the United States. <v Narrator>Archbishop Tutu, is there a certain amount of social responsibility from African-American <v Narrator>businesses, business owners who have made it to come back to the so-called mother <v Narrator>continent and make a contribution? <v Desmound Tutu>Absolutely. I'm sure they will. <v Desmound Tutu>They would want to to to to to help remove <v Desmound Tutu>the the the the final shackles of colonialism <v Desmound Tutu>and enable us to to do what John Paul calls enjoying <v Desmound Tutu>the glorious liberty of the children of God.

<v Desmound Tutu>And we we are certain that our brothers and <v Desmound Tutu>sisters in the United States will want to be part of this exhilarating <v Desmound Tutu>enterprise to ensure that our political freedom <v Desmound Tutu>is matched by economic empowerment. <v Narrator>One last question, and that is you've been to our state a number of times. <v Narrator>What's your feeling based on what you've seen here today in your visits to North <v Narrator>Carolina in the past? <v Desmound Tutu>Well, I'm I'm I'm very greatly encouraged that <v Desmound Tutu>to a high powered <v Desmound Tutu>delegation from your state should have come at this point <v Desmound Tutu>in our history and and would wonder say thank you for <v Desmound Tutu>having helped us get rid of the albatross that was apartheid. <v Desmound Tutu>Now, can you guys come along and and and <v Desmound Tutu>make sure that this experiment in democracy succeeds? <v Narrator>Thank you very much, sir.

<v Desmound Tutu>Bless you. <v Narrator>Colors of cooperation between two countries glowing brightly through the <v Narrator>winds of change. <v Narrator>At the World Trade Center in Johannesburg, American companies are hawking <v Narrator>their wares at an exhibition titled Made in USA. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>I want to ask all of our 40 some delegates from the great <v James B. Hunt Jr.>state of North Carolina to stand up our lady <v James B. Hunt Jr.>of. <v Narrator>Governor Hunt, leading the cheers for members of his delegation at this international <v Narrator>show were the theme as partners in prosperity. <v Narrator>Two way trade is something that's discussed here in person. <v Narrator>And with heavy promotion. <v Commercial>For more than a century, equally desirable ingredients of a different kind <v Commercial>have created Africa's most potent Mooty of all, a city in <v Commercial>the sun called Johannesburg.

<v Commercial>This is the commercial industrial and financial hub <v Commercial>of Africa's wealthiest nation and the economic epicenter <v Commercial>of the southern half of the African continent. <v Narrator>Slick and aggressive marketing efforts may be just the bait, luring <v Narrator>many states across the Atlantic to at least take a look and see. <v Commercial>The city of Johannesburg is at the core of a vast metropolitan area <v Commercial>made up of 17 times and 800 suburbs where six <v Commercial>million people thrive on a diversified and mature economy. <v David Altman>The key to the states right now, I'm talking about individual states like California and <v David Altman>New York. <v Narrator>And North Carolina. <v David Altman>And North Carolina, et cetera, et cetera. <v David Altman>Thank you for supporting the anti-apartheid movement. <v David Altman>Thank you for assisting and bringing the government to their knees.

<v David Altman>Now, come here and look and see what the opportunities are. <v Narrator>In addition to the trade mission, several companies with Tar Heel ties are here on their <v Narrator>own, engaged in the old game of show and tell. <v Narrator>Representatives of an alarm company are trying to move security systems manufactured <v Narrator>in Maiden, North Carolina. <v Narrator>Charting new and untested waters has its advantages. <v Ted Pindell>I'm shocked, but it's fun. We're here for one purpose, you know, to work together, <v Ted Pindell>but it's just fun. <v Narrator>States are present this trade show from the East Coast to the Deep South. <v Narrator>North Carolina's neighbor to the north already has a trade off is set up in Africa. <v Narrator>Staffers from Virginia say smaller businesses are in need of help from <v Narrator>individual states. <v Jim Polan>The company, who's doing between half a million and 20 million in sales, <v Jim Polan>who have between 10 and 500 employees who <v Jim Polan>are dabbling in the export markets, unsure but

<v Jim Polan>have great potential. I mean, as much as I'd like to say that there's <v Jim Polan>only room for a Virginia southern African. <v Jim Polan>South Africa is a large emerging market. <v Jim Polan>There's as you can see from this fair, there's lots of activities and <v Jim Polan>lots of interests and products and services. <v Narrator>The nation's third largest banking center is right in the middle of Charlotte, North <v Narrator>Carolina. <v Narrator>And carrying that distinction is good for business. <v Narrator>Half a world away. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>North Carolina's banks are not merely state players <v James B. Hunt Jr.>or even regional players. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>The major banks in all the southeastern U.S., they are now <v James B. Hunt Jr.>national leaders in finance. <v Narrator>Charlotte Banks first union made worldwide headlines by signing an agreement <v Narrator>enhancing trade between two countries. <v Andy Oleksiw>This agreement will allow South African companies to obtain competitive

<v Andy Oleksiw>loans from NetBank in order to purchase U.S. <v Andy Oleksiw>capital goods and services for Oceanian is actively <v Andy Oleksiw>involved in helping businesses develop trade opportunities throughout the world. <v Narrator>The deal with Net Bank of South Africa and the Export-Import Bank of the US <v Narrator>sealed an agreement providing lines of credit to many businesses that may <v Narrator>be otherwise shut out. <v Bernard Parker>As we see this as a further step in the development of <v Bernard Parker>the rapidly growing trade links between the United States <v Bernard Parker>and South Africa. <v Narrator>The 10 million dollar package between the banks is expected to be the first of many <v Narrator>such agreements. <v Annamarie Emmett>We've often explored and I think dreamed of this day that it would come about <v Annamarie Emmett>when we would sit at the same table. <v Annamarie Emmett>And what's even more exciting for me is to be here with American salesmen and American <v Annamarie Emmett>exporters, American bankers who are coming back here

<v Annamarie Emmett>and who are learning what I've known all along, that this is a wonderful country. <v Annamarie Emmett>These are wonderful people to do business with. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>The attitude here is very good, but there is so much work to do, all <v James B. Hunt Jr.>these masses of people who have no education and don't have jobs and don't have <v James B. Hunt Jr.>jobs, 70 percent in some areas. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>That's a tremendous job ahead. <v Narrator>Helping to rebuild a changing nation. <v Narrator>One concern, of trade mission delegance whether improving the human condition <v Narrator>is another issue not to be taken lightly by Tar Heel corporations hoping <v Narrator>to make a difference. <v Narrator>It is no secret that millions of South Africans live without the basics. <v Narrator>Homes running water and electricity in many cases are luxury items, <v Narrator>and companies across North Carolina hope to play a role in raising <v Narrator>the standard of living. <v William Coley>Fundamental to any kind of economic growth and development is the need for energy. <v William Coley>Energy ultimately is needed to fuel job creation

<v William Coley>and to provide the infrastructure for industry. <v William Coley>And then is a just fundamental listening to the growth <v William Coley>of South Africa. <v Narrator>Helping with that kind of growth remains a challenge. <v Narrator>The sites of shantytowns are still too familiar despite political reforms. <v Narrator>One priority of the government is constructing several million units of new housing <v Narrator>over the next few years. <v Narrator>It won't be an easy chore, but it's a task that has the attention <v Narrator>of High Point Goldar Norman Samat. <v Norman Samet>We have several manufacturers in North Carolina that could provide <v Norman Samet>them with the expertize to set up factories here and show them ways of mass <v Norman Samet>producing homes, either pre manufactured or onsite <v Norman Samet>and in a very economical way. <v Narrator>Educating the next generation of South Africans presents one of the toughest challenges <v Narrator>to this nation. Nearly 50 percent of blacks here are illiterate, <v Narrator>but helping hands are on the way from a likely source.

<v Narrator>At the same time of the governor's trip, historically black colleges <v Narrator>in North Carolina unveiled a partnership with some African <v Narrator>institutions of higher learning. <v Dr. Prezell Robinson>It is my view that the historically black colleges can play a <v Dr. Prezell Robinson>vital role and work with that counterparts here in <v Dr. Prezell Robinson>South Africa. <v Narrator>It sounds as though that there a certain kind of kinship with the circle of education <v Narrator>that exists on both sides of the Atlantic. <v Dr. Prezell Robinson>I think you're exactly right. There is a kinship currently and <v Dr. Prezell Robinson>start,. <v Guest>I think there is extreme potientail for exhange of faculty and students as well as the possibility of exploring some other technical areas, which seems to be a need here. <v Pete Cunningham>At homeland, they feel the same as if the Irish go back to Ireland. <v Pete Cunningham>When the Germans go back to Germany, it is something. <v Pete Cunningham>Did you have a personal feel for? <v Pete Cunningham>And somehow you want to look at some way we can work together

<v Pete Cunningham>to solve some of the mutual problems. <v Narrator>The North Carolina group photo doesn't lie depicting diversity in this delegation. <v Narrator>Nearly half are African-Americans. <v Narrator>And in a country where so many problems are apparent, mission participants <v Narrator>are also moved by visiting the so-called mother content, <v Narrator>the ties of kinship as one reason why a number of African-American business owners and <v Narrator>state legislators came to this continent. <v Narrator>Some are hoping to uplift the race of people and others want to expand <v Narrator>into new territories. <v Maceo Sloan>And there will be opportunities for blacks to have economic freedom and control. <v Maceo Sloan>Here in South Africa. But it's not an overnight process. <v Narrator>It is more than a return to one's native roots for Durham businessman Macy L. <v Narrator>Sloan. <v Narrator>It is a commitment to a continent. <v Narrator>His Durham based financial investment group is one of the first African-American <v Narrator>corporations to set up shop in Johannesburg. <v Narrator>The business is called New Africa Advisors.

<v Narrator>The task to help startup businesses. <v Maceo Sloan>The process is going to take more than just money. <v Maceo Sloan>There also has to be some expertize. <v Maceo Sloan>There has to be some experience that has to be gained. <v Maceo Sloan>And it's going to be a long term project. <v Narrator>Traditionally, hair and personal care items have been strong enterprises for black owned <v Narrator>companies. But definitely Corporation of Greensburg wants to do more <v Narrator>than sell products here. <v Narrator>Company President Joe Dudley is expecting 21 South Africans <v Narrator>to enroll in classes at his Greensboro Beauty School within the next year. <v Joe Dudley>It was exciting when you think about from where you came from. <v Joe Dudley>And to be able to come back home and do some things and help make a <v Joe Dudley>difference. Yes. it is a socail, [unclear], uplifting, its' Upbeat. <v Joe Dudley>It's just exciting. <v Narrator>That excitement may be carried over to nontraditional businesses for African-Americans <v Narrator>like airfreight.

<v Narrator>Charllotte attorney Mike Todd assigned several airports in South Africa, to <v Narrator>possibly expand his Jinyan air cargo company. <v Narrator>He feels progress may come to this land when people change their perceptions. <v Micheal Todd>I think that one of the problems has been in the past. <v Micheal Todd>When people in America think about Africa, they think about animals. <v Micheal Todd>I think about the jungle. <v Micheal Todd>They have no real concept. And it is unfortunate about places like Cape Town and like <v Micheal Todd>places like Johannesburg and Durban. <v Micheal Todd>There's so much that can be done here. This is a new emerging economic market <v Micheal Todd>that they have made a commitment to a global market. <v Micheal Todd>They want to be players. We can be on the cutting edge of this. <v Ed Buchner>I knew it, apartheid would go. <v Ed Buchner>I never thought that it would go in such a positive way. <v Narrator>Charlotte businessman Ed Buckner is a native South African. <v Narrator>One of his many interests involves the sale of mining equipment. <v Narrator>Another is boggling, Texas, Carolina wine, which is sold in the US. <v Narrator>It's produced in Stellenbosch, just outside of Cape Town. <v Narrator>He feels coming home presents new opportunities.

<v Ed Buchner>Like all people, we are very, very, very happy that the transition <v Ed Buchner>has been so peaceful and that things seem different and seem <v Ed Buchner>to be heading towards a great deal of prosperity. <v Narrator>It is a city that symbolized the struggle for equal rights in South Africa. <v Narrator>Soweto is just a few kilometers from the center of commerce in Johannesburg. <v Narrator>But the conditions clearly point to the fact that far too many here <v Narrator>are without life's basic needs. <v Narrator>Improvements are slow to come in this township. <v Narrator>Squatter camps and police checkpoints are still part of the day to day life. <v Narrator>Two to three million people call the South African township of Soweto home. <v Narrator>And it is here that improvements must be made in providing basic things such

<v Narrator>as infrastructure. <v Narrator>They watch from the confines of a tour bus, walked around briefly <v Narrator>and talked directly to members of this community's Chamber of Commerce. <v Ralph Campbell Jr.>We have had our eyes opened as we have been here in South Africa. <v Ralph Campbell Jr.>It is indeed a pleasure to be with the Soweto Chamber of Commerce. <v Ralph Campbell Jr.>We, in our country, as well as in our state, particularly African Americans. <v Ralph Campbell Jr.>have been through many of the challenges that you are struggling for, right now. <v Ralph Campbell Jr.>In fact, we have not even solved all of our challenges that we <v Ralph Campbell Jr.>have. <v Max Legodi>But I must say to you that are coming <v Max Legodi>here in this country in a moment where we have just <v Max Legodi>had an excitement about our newfound democracy. <v Max Legodi>You must come in and do business and make profit. <v Max Legodi>We want to to undo what is normal, African way, <v Max Legodi>Africans are percieved as beggars. We don't want to be beggars, we don't want hand outs

<v Max Legodi>We want businesses that make sense. <v Katoe Doresett>We have brought a number of people who have expressed an interest and we think we are <v Katoe Doresett>going to see more activity as a result of this. <v Narrator>Fast action by North Carolina delegates may soon result in a done deal. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>We've got at least one company that we think is going to build a plant in our state and <v James B. Hunt Jr.>employ our people. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>We have had a wonderful trip and I think laid the groundwork for doing a whole <v James B. Hunt Jr.>lot more business between ourselves, creating jobs for our people. <v James B. Hunt Jr.>The future. <v Narrator>Not only the state, but churches are also counting on contributing to change. <v Willia Mitcham>It seems to me that that what the churches can do is to work with the government <v Willia Mitcham>in terms of providing services for families and children. <v Narrator>It has been a successful endeavor for banks. <v Ron Haverkorn>The buzz is just let's do business. Let's be out here and let's ommit ourselves to doing <v Ron Haverkorn>business, not in the short term. Let's do it in the long term. <v John Morton>it's pretty apparent, I think, to all of us in the banking business that there is a lot <v John Morton>of opportunity for all of us.

<v Narrator>At the same time of the trade mission. <v Narrator>Nelson Mandela was courting commerce in the US over the last three years. <v Narrator>North Carolina has shipped one hundred twenty five million dollars in goods to this <v Narrator>country. And in 1995, South Africa will be on the agenda <v Narrator>as state lawmakers take care of one final formality to fuel even more <v Narrator>business. <v Frank Ballance>We go back in January of next year. <v Frank Ballance>And first on the agenda will be the removal of the sanctions as far <v Frank Ballance>as North Carolina is concerned. <v Narrator>From the streets of Cape Town to the center of Johannesburg and even in the <v Narrator>underdeveloped areas, there is the vibe. <v Narrator>The better days are on the way, better days brought on by the efforts of South <v Narrator>Africans and those lending a hand for the Tar Heel touch. <v Narrator>I'm Steve Kroft in Johannesburg, South Africa. <v Narrator>Thanks so much for watching.