Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone

Are you an SMME in the construction space? We have published four packages aimed specifically at SMMEs for our Phase 2 programme.

You can get the details here: https://tasez.co.za/smmes/

SMMEs - Tasez Our mandate is to broaden economic participation by promoting small, micro, and medium sized enterprises and co-operatives, while promoting skills and technology transfer. The economic empowerment of local communities is one of the overarching principles of the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zo...

We have issued a request for proposals for the appointment of a service provider for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of three printers for a period of three years.

If this is something your company may be interested in, you can find the information here:

RFP024/2025: For the supply, delivery, and maintenance of printers - Tasez The Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) has issued a request for proposals for the appointment of a service provider for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of three printers for a period of three years. Closing date: 8 May 2026 at 12h00. Compulsory briefing: 23 April 2026Time: 10h00....

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reinforced Gauteng’s central role in turning South Africa’s record R1.5-trillion+ investment commitments into real economic outcomes.

Speaking at the 2026 Gauteng Investment Conference today, he emphasised that success will not be measured by announcements but by implementation:
• Factories built
• Infrastructure delivered
• Energy capacity expanded
• Jobs created

Gauteng is at the centre of this effort, translating national ambition into provincial ex*****on and ensuring that investment reaches the real economy.

The focus is on a new model of industrialisation, driven by:
• Modern infrastructure (energy, logistics, water, digital)
• Digital industries (AI, data centres, fintech, cloud)
• Regional integration through AfCFTA
• Inclusive growth that supports SMMEs and township economies

This is about re-industrialising Africa’s gateway and building competitive, future-facing industries.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3OeaNIX

Mashatile: Gauteng key to turning R1.5tn investment pledges into jobs and industrial growth - Tasez By Mandla Mpangase South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has positioned Gauteng as the critical engine for converting South Africa’s record investment pledges into tangible economic outcomes, urging faster implementation, stronger partnerships, and a renewed focus on industrialisation. Add...

At the 2026 Gauteng Investment Conference held today, there was a single clear message: Gauteng is moving from mobilising investment to institutionalising it.

Following R312.5-billion in pledges at the inaugural conference in 2025, the focus has now shifted decisively to delivery, with a growing share of commitments already being implemented across infrastructure, energy, and industrial development.

With a target of R200-billion in new commitments, the 2026 conference is designed to move beyond dialogue towards transactions, implementation, and impact.

The pipeline is ready. The system is in place. Now we move from promise to performance.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4stWVbL

Gauteng targets R200bn in new investment as MEC Maile positions province as Africa’s deal-making hub - Tasez By Mandla Mpangase Lebogang Maile, former Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development and now MEC for Education, has set an ambitious target of mobilising at least R200-billion in new investment commitments at the 2026 Gauteng Investment Conference, positioning the province as a leading subnati...

South Africa is building real momentum on the investment front.

At the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced record-breaking investment pledges – the highest since the series of conferences began.

These investments span all nine provinces and key sectors, from energy and infrastructure to manufacturing and services, with strong support from both local and international investors.

The focus now is to turn these commitments into real projects, real jobs, and real growth.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4saHPHY

Ramaphosa hails record investment pledges as South Africa ‘turns a corner’ - Tasez By Mandla Mpangase President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that South Africa is entering a “new phase of growth”, following record-breaking investment commitments announced at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Delivering his ...

South Africa is stepping into a new phase of growth driven by investment, reform, and delivery.

Opening the South Africa Investment Conference today, President Cyril Ramaphosa made it clear: the focus is not just on attracting investment, but on making sure it creates jobs, builds skills, and benefits communities.

There are already strong signs of progress:
• The economy has recorded four consecutive quarters of growth
• Energy reforms have stabilised the electricity supply
• Major infrastructure investment of over R1 trillion is in the pipeline
• Reforms are making it easier and less costly to do business

But what matters most is how this growth is being shaped.

Investment in South Africa is increasingly tied to:
• Job creation and skills development
• Local industries and supply chains
• Community upliftment
• A fair and inclusive energy transition

The country has also launched a new investment drive targeting R2-trillion by 2030, a bold step aimed at accelerating growth and reducing unemployment.

President Ramaphosa’s message was clear: South Africa is not just open for business, it is actively building the conditions for growth that are inclusive, sustainable, and long-lasting.

Now the focus is on turning these commitments into real projects that make a difference in people’s lives.

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South Africa sets the stage for broad-based, investment-led growth - Tasez By Mandla Mpangase South Africa is entering a new phase in its economic trajectory, with President Cyril Ramaphosa positioning the country as a reform-driven, investment-ready destination focused on inclusive and sustainable growth. Addressing more than 1 000 delegates from over 50 countries at the....

South Africa’s investment story is shifting from promises to real delivery, with infrastructure leading the way.

As the South Africa Investment Conference on 31 March 2026 focuses on “Investment That Delivers”, projects like TASEZ show what this looks like in practice: modern infrastructure, strong logistics networks, and thriving manufacturing hubs.

This is how we drive localisation, create jobs, and grow the economy – by building the foundations that make investment work.

SA investment drive shifts from promises to infrastructure delivery - Tasez By Mandla Mpangase South Africa’s investment agenda is entering a new phase, with infrastructure development emerging as central to converting pledges into visible economic growth, as the country prepares to host the sixth South Africa Investment Conference under the theme “Investment that deliv...

Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) is proving that industrial growth can work for everyone.

At a recent investor engagement in Menlyn Maine, leaders from government and industry highlighted how the zone is driving investment, job creation, and real opportunities for local communities.

“This is not just about industrial expansion – it’s about building a model that works for communities, investors and the country,” said TASEZ Board Chair Maoto Molefane.

With a focus on infrastructure, localisation, and supplier development, TASEZ is building an automotive hub that keeps value in the local economy and creates sustainable growth.

As the zone expands, the goal remains clear: more jobs, stronger local industries, and inclusive economic growth.

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TASEZ stakes claim as blueprint for inclusive industrial growth - Tasez Infrastructure investment, the drive for localisation, and community integration position Tshwane’s automotive hub as a model for economic reform By Mandla Mpangase The Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) is emerging as a leading model for inclusive industrialisation in South Africa, ...

At a recent Gauteng Investment Conference 2026 roadshow session in Johannesburg this morning, government and industry stakeholders had a frank conversation about how SEZs can deliver real economic impact.

The big focus? Making sure these zones provide real "value for money" and drive meaningful growth.

Here’s what came out of the discussion:

🔹 SEZs must go beyond incentives and become hubs for manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure development
🔹 While there is progress, policy gaps and inefficiencies are still holding the programme back
🔹 A new Spatial Industrial Development Strategy is set to better align investment with economic outcomes
🔹 Success stories like Dube TradePort and TASEZ show what’s possible with the right partnerships and ex*****on
🔹 SEZs will need to evolve to keep up with global changes, including the rise of new energy vehicles

The message is clear: SEZs can’t operate in isolation anymore. They need to be part of a bigger, connected industrial ecosystem that creates jobs, boosts exports, and attracts investment.

With the Gauteng Investment Conference happening on 9 April, these ideas are set to shape the province’s next phase of growth.

South Africa’s SEZs under spotlight as leaders push for greater industrial impact - Tasez By Mandla Mpangase Government and industry leaders have called for a fundamental shift in how South Africa’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) deliver value, arguing that stronger integration with spatial planning and industrial policy is key to unlocking growth. This emerged at a breakfast session ho...

Gauteng is stepping up efforts to strengthen its logistics network — and it’s all about unlocking growth and attracting investment

At a high-level roundtable held in Pretoria on 19 March 2026, government and industry leaders came together to focus on how to better support industrial expansion, especially in the automotive sector.

From Rosslyn to Silverton and across the Tshwane corridor, Gauteng is home to a powerful network of manufacturers and automotive operations. Now, the focus is on making sure logistics keep up with this momentum.

Key priorities discussed included:
✔️ Improving freight and corridor efficiency
✔️ Strengthening road and rail infrastructure
✔️ Unlocking bankable logistics projects

These are practical steps aimed at bringing in private sector investment and ensuring infrastructure development supports long-term economic growth.

Head of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, Motlatjo Moholwa, highlighted the importance of this work ahead of the upcoming Gauteng Investment Conference: “It is a strategic platform… where we will showcase bankable projects and present Gauteng as an investment-ready destination.”

With Gauteng contributing around 34% of South Africa’s GDP and over 45% of its manufacturing output, the province remains the country’s economic engine — and a key hub for future investment.

Logistics roundtable sets stage for 2026 Gauteng Investment Conference - Tasez By Mandla Mpangase “The opportunity is not ahead of us – it is here,” the head of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, Motlatjo Moholwa, told participants at a high-level roundtable on logistics in Pretoria on 19 March 2026. With Gauteng contributing approximately 34% of South Afric...

A high-level roundtable discussion is taking place tomorrow to address a key enabler of economic growth - an efficient, modern logistics ecosystem.

A precursor to the April Gauteng Investment Conference, the roundtable is part of an extensive process of ensuring the province’s investment propositions are embedded in practical, bankable solutions.

At the heart of the roundtable discussions will be the urgent need to strengthen freight and corridor efficiency, with stakeholders exploring ways to improve the integration of road and rail networks, reduce congestion, and unlock the full potential of Gauteng as a logistics hub for both domestic and regional trade.

Equally important is the focus on infrastructure investment.

With a growing demand for reliable transport networks, energy systems, and industrial facilities, the roundtable seeks to identify projects that are capable of attracting meaningful private-sector participation.

Logistics roundtable to shape investment agenda ahead of Gauteng Investment Conference - Tasez By Mandla Mpangase As Gauteng gears up for the highly anticipated Gauteng Investment Conference (GIC) on 9 April 2026, government and industry are intensifying efforts to position the province as a leading investment destination, with infrastructure, manufacturing and the automotive sector at the ce...