"I'm excited. I've never been (to South Africa) before, and that's one of the aspects of LIV Golf that I really love," Rahm said.
"South Africans are incredibly passionate about sport, especially rugby and cricket, but they're no strangers to golf either. I think it's going to be a lot of fun and rowdy. I have seen some pictures of the course and it looks beautiful. After seeing the build, I think I know which hole the party hole will be like the one in Australia."
Rahm, who has started the season strongly and recently finished second in a LIV Golf event, said playing on African soil has long been something he wanted to experience. He added that the league's global schedule, which takes tournaments to new regions, was a key attraction.
The event will mark his first appearance in the country.
Rahm will be part of a star-studded field that includes several of LIV Golf's biggest names, such as Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Smith, Dustin Johnson, and home favorite Louis Oosthuizen, with both individual and team competitions at stake.
The Spaniard said he hopes to be in contention alongside South African players later in the tournament, as it would create a great atmosphere.
Organisers of the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa event have moved the opening round's tee times forward by more than two hours due to poor weather forecast for later on Thursday afternoon.
The all-South African LIV Golf team has been renamed Southern Guards GC ahead of the league's first event in South Africa, scheduled for March 19-22 at The Club at Steyn City.
Justin Rose has urged Ryder Cup teammate Jon Rahm to settle his differences with the DP World Tour to ensure his eligibility for the iconic team event.
South Africa is set to get a major economic boost from the upcoming LIV Golf tournament, with projections estimating close to R1 billion in activity from tourism, local spending, and international exposure.
