Turning Investment Momentum into Sustainable Growth
The 2026 Gauteng Investment Conference (GIC) reinforced Gauteng’s position as
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Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Project implementation status
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Implementation timelines
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Projects implemented
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Up to 12 months
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13-24 months
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More than months
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Number of Projects
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17 Projects
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11 projects
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17 Projects
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15 Projects
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Projects value
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R73.2 billion
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67 billion
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R114 billion
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R58 billion
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Implementation timelines
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Projects implemented
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PROJECTS NEAR CONVERSION
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PROJECTS TO BE CONVERTED OVER 12 MONTHS
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Number of Projects
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18 Projects
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6 Projects
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16 Projects
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Projects value
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R81.9 billion
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R47 billion
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R133 billion
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18 projects out of 60 implemented (30% implementation)
Percentage of total value implemented (26%)
Investment by Country
Our Stakeholders
The Gauteng Investment Conference must foster collaboration among these diverse stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of its investment strategies. Each group brings unique insights and resources that are crucial for driving investment in infrastructure, green energy, ICT, and more. By engaging with these stakeholders effectively, the conference can create partnerships that align with the province’s broader goals of sustainability, economic transformation, and inclusive growth
Pledge
Investment Pledge / Announcement Criteria
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Only projects within the boundaries of the Gauteng City Region will be considered.
2
Project must be either new investment (greenfield) or expansion of current investment (brownfield)
3
The project must reflect fixed capital investment of minimum R100 million (no opex included) and is expected to reach start of operation by 2026.
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The announcement must have reached feasibility stage.
5
Companies making announcements to provide a project details/description and implementation plan
6
Companies to complete the company declaration and project details as per attached slides
7
Each company to make an undertaking to provide Gauteng Growth & Development Agency with at least quarterly project updates
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Previous Pledge Partners
Gauteng Investment Conference Roadshow Guide
Teraco
Sector: Global business services, ICT and digital services
Destination Province: Multiple
Municipality: Ekurhuleni
Telkom
Sector: Global business services, ICT and digital services
Destination Province: National
SA Taxi
Sector: Global business services, ICT and digital services
Destination Province: National
Municipality: City of Johannesburg
Toyota Renewable Energy rollout
Sector: Energy
Destination Province: Multiple
Municipality: Tshwane
Rheinmetall Denel Munition
Sector: Energy
Destination Province: Multiple
Municipality: Ekurhuleni
Abanqobi Packaging
Sector: Advanced materials, chemicals, healthcare
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: City of Johannesburg
Schnellecke Logistics
Sector: Special Economic Zones
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: City of Johannesburg & Tshwane
Mitochondria Energy
Sector: Special Economic Zones
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: City of Johannesburg
SGB-Smith Power Matla
Sector: Manufacturing
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Tshwane
Pavati Plastics
Sector: Manufacturing
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Ekurhuleni
Naturecell
Sector: Manufacturing
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Ekurhuleni
M-Tec
Sector: Manufacturing
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Emfuleni Local Municipality
Mohlalefi Engineering
Sector: Manufacturing
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Ekurhuleni
Madinda Utilities
Sector: Manufacturing
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Tshwane
Ardagh Group
Sector: Manufacturing
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Ekurhuleni
Waterfall
Sector: Infrastructure, property & logistics
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: City of Johannesburg
The Housing Hub
Sector: Infrastructure, property & logistics
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: City of Johannesburg
Midrand Heights
Sector: Infrastructure, property & logistics
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: City of Johannesburg
Vodacom
Sector: Global business services, ICT and digital services
Destination Province: National
Moove
Sector: Global business services, ICT and digital services
Destination Province: Multiple
Equinix
Sector: Global business services, ICT and digital services
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Ekurhuleni
Cassava Technologies
Sector: Global business services, ICT and digital services
Destination Province: Multiple
Municipality: City of Johannesburg
Heineken
Sector: Food & beverage
Destination Province: Multiple
Municipality: Midvaal Local Municipality
Arcelor Mittal Solar PV
Sector: Energy
Destination Province: Domestic
Municipality: Emfuleni Local Municipality
Procter & Gamble
Sector: Advanced materials, chemicals, healthcare
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Ekurhuleni
Fuchs
Sector: Advanced materials, chemicals, healthcare
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Ekurhuleni
Evergreen Latex
Sector: Advanced materials, chemicals, healthcare
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: City of Johannesburg & Tshwane
Cipla
Sector: Advanced materials, chemicals, healthcare
Destination Province: Multiple
Municipality: City of Johannesburg
BT Industrial
Sector: Advanced materials, chemicals, healthcare
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Ekurhuleni
AfroZonke
Sector: Advanced materials, chemicals, healthcare
Destination Province: Gauteng
Municipality: Midvaal
Investment Pledge/Announcement Criteria
- Only projects within the boundaries of the Gauteng City Region will be considered.
- Project must be either new investment (brownfield) or expansion of current investment (greenfield)
- The project must reflect fixed capital investment of minimum R100 million (no opex included) and is expected to reach start of operation by 2026.
- The announcement must have reached feasibility stage.
- Companies making announcements to provide a project details/description and implementation plan
- Companies to complete the company declaration and project details as per attached slides
- Each company to make an undertaking to provide Gauteng Growth & Development Agency with at least quarterly project updates