We can build relationships with government through our strong contacts. We can advice you on grants available, legal hurdles and help you shortcut many of the sometimes necessary and onerous processes.
Online events, publications (white papers) on best practices and tax aspects amongst others.
We have a broad network of experts both on the board and in our members, government officials. As a result we have access to topical and relevant legal, financial and business knowledge issues.
We disseminate relevant news affecting trade, legal and regulatory changes. We announce news of new grants and you will have opportunities to participate in regular surveys.
We can raise the profile of your business through sponsorship of events or online membership benefits through our members list and regular newsletter.
You could participate in trade missions between Portugal and South Africa. Our executive board is heavily involved in supporting trade missions to find new opportunities for businesses on both sides.
CCILSA was constituted on the 28th July 1980 in Lisbon. At the time, the social bodies included elements residing in South Africa and Portugal, a tradition that continues to this day. Among the founders of CCILSA was, for example, the outstanding Portuguese businessman Thomé Feiteira, who came to be considered one of the richest men in the world.
In October 1993 Nelson Mandela was at the headquarters of CCILSA in Lisbon, on Avenida da Liberdade. Months before taking office as the first president of free South Africa, Nelson Mandela visited Portugal, which he had once passed through back in 1962, on his way to London. He found time for a visit to our headquarters.
Tim Vieira was elected president of CCILSA and is a distinguished member of the Advisory Board at Nova School of Business & Economics. He co-founded and is president of Be Brave, an entrepreneurship booster association and is the founder of Escolhe Portugal and the founder of BGA - the Brave Generation Academy.
The first female President of CCILSA was elected. Manuela Robinson, born in Mozambique and having lived in South Africa for almost 15 years and in Portugal for over 30, has strong ties between the two countries. She is worked in the financial sector for most of her life and is know an Associate Director and Country Manager for the corporation she works for. Additionally she has dedicated a large amount of time to the Rotary in the Algarve, having been elected President of club and serving on the board of other associations.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary Executive Board
Executive Board Member
Executive Board Member
Executive Board Member
President Fiscal Board
VP Fiscal Board
Secretary Fiscal Board
President General Assembly
VP General Assembly
Secretary General Assembly