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She will:</p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>meet township entrepreneurs supported by the UK-South Africa Tech Hub’s Township Digital Market Access programme, which helps small businesses use digital tools and e-commerce platforms to reach customers across South Africa</li>\n  <li>visit a stud farm in the Western Cape to learn about a new bilateral trade protocol for the export and import of horses between South Africa and the UK</li>\n  <li>meet the last known World War II veteran in South Africa and his family, and thank him for his service</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Acting British High Commissioner to South Africa, Lisa Weedon, said:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n  <p class=\"last-child\">We are delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness South Africa for her second visit in two years and sixth overall. This visit is about people: the farmers, entrepreneurs and veterans whose stories show the depth of the ties between our two countries. From new trade opportunities to support for South Africa’s incredible township entrepreneurs it is a chance to celebrate what the UK and South Africa can achieve together.</p>\n</blockquote>\n\n<h2 id=\"further-information\">Further information</h2>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>The Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) connects agricultural societies across the Commonwealth. The Princess Royal is its President</li>\n  <li>The Township Digital Market Access programme, supported by the UK–South Africa Tech Hub and delivered by 22 on Sloan, helps entrepreneurs from undeserved communities build digital skills and list products on e-commerce platforms such as Takealot</li>\n  <li>there is no media access to the British High Commission engagements. Official photographs and video will be made available after the visit via the <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/ukinsouthafrica/\">UK in South Africa Flickr</a>, <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ukinsouthafrica\">Facebook</a>, <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http://twitter.com/ukinsouthafrica\">X</a> and <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ukinsouthafrica/\">Instagram</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3 id=\"media-enquires\">Media enquires</h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:media.southafrica@fcdo.gov.uk\">media.southafrica@fcdo.gov.uk</a></p>\n</div>","change_history":[{"note":"First 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