Welcome to Gauteng, South Africa’s economic hub

Gauteng is the epicentre for growth and South Africa’s economic engine that serves as a significant launching pad for local and international businesses into African markets. There are currently 15.2 million people living in Gauteng. This is projected to grow to 18 million by 2030 and increase to be- tween 22 and 25 million by 2050. As the principle economic hub in South Africa, Gauteng Province is uniquely positioned to be a beacon for the goal of inclusive growth. It is also the province where exponential possibilities emerge.

Dynamism coexists with disparities, making the province one of the wealthiest city regions in Africa. Gauteng is the “leading financial nerve centre and manufacturing hub of sub-Saharan Africa with a contribution of 35% to South Africa’s GDP. This is not only a gateway to an integrating and ever more prosperous continent, but also a model for city region development in Africa and beyond. Gauteng is also home to the biggest and busiest airport on the continent, OR Tambo which facilitates the movement of over 21 million passengers annually, plus cargo, to all corners of the earth, including the major African centres, OR Tambo is the gateway to wherever anyone needs to go.

Welcome to Gauteng, South Africa’s economic hub

Gauteng is the epicentre for growth and South Africa’s economic engine that serves as a significant launching pad for local and international businesses into African markets. There are currently 15.2 million people living in Gauteng. This is projected to grow to 18 million by 2030 and increase to be- tween 22 and 25 million by 2050. As the principle economic hub in South Africa, Gauteng Province is uniquely positioned to be a beacon for the goal of inclusive growth. It is also the province where exponential possibilities emerge.

Dynamism coexists with disparities, making the province one of the wealthiest city regions in Africa. Gauteng is the “leading financial nerve centre and manufacturing hub of sub-Saharan Africa with a contribution of 35% to South Africa’s GDP. This is not only a gateway to an integrating and ever more prosperous continent, but also a model for city region development in Africa and beyond. Gauteng is also home to the biggest and busiest airport on the continent, OR Tambo which facilitates the movement of over 21 million passengers annually, plus cargo, to all corners of the earth, including the major African centres, OR Tambo is the gateway to wherever anyone needs to go.

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Gauteng’s 10 high-growth sectors for investments

  • Energy, with a focus on new technologies and a diverse energy mix;
  • Transportation and logistics;
  • Tourism and hospitality;
  • Food and beverages;
  • Construction and infrastructure;
  • Industrial cannabis;
  • Automotive, aerospace and defence;
  • Financial services;
  • Cultural and creative services; and
  • Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the digital sector.
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Gauteng’s 10 high-growth sectors for investments

  • Energy, with a focus on new technologies and a diverse energy mix;
  • Transportation and logistics;
  • Tourism and hospitality;
  • Food and beverages;
  • Construction and infrastructure;
  • Industrial cannabis;
  • Automotive, aerospace and defence;
  • Financial services;
  • Cultural and creative services; and
  • Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the digital sector.
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An enabling environment for investors to do business in Gauteng

investSA Gauteng One-Stop-Shop is positioned within the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) to provide an integrated service to investors by facilitating the entire value chain, from providing specialist advisory services to investors, coordinating efficiencies across various government departments, to acting as a window for clearance of registration, licensing and permits. Importantly, investSA Gauteng provides intergovernmental coordination and facilitation services, including:

Municipal facilitation

Business Retention (GGDA)

Facilitation with the South African Revenue Services (SARS) and Customs

Economic Data Research

Business permits and Visa Facilitation Service

Environmental Impact Assessment

Incentive facilitation through the dtic

Immigration related matters through (DHA)

Visa Facilitation Services
(VFS)

Facilitation with Unemployment Insurance Fund and Compensation Fund

Facilitation with Mining Permits

Facilitation with land zoning and transfers

Investment promotion and international investment missions

Facilitation with the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)

Facilitation with the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa

Facilitation with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

The Fortune 500 companies doing business in Gauteng

Latest News

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Tap into the ‘next big thing’: the youth of Gauteng
18 September 2024

Gauteng’s young entrepreneurs have innovation and drive worth investing in. With StatsSA reporting that youth unemployment has risen to nearly 5 million, the outlook for South Africa’s youth is indeed a gloomy one. But all is not lost. Tough economic times spur innovation and ambition – something South Africa’s youths

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Gauteng demonstrates its attractiveness as a host of major international events
15 November 2023

The success of the AGOA Forum and the BRICS Summit gives Gauteng the nod as an attractive destination for global events By Koketso Tamale Gauteng has hosted two international economic events in a short space of time and it stands in a good position to attract more investors to the

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Gauteng remains open for business, amid socio-economic realities
13 July 2023

Koketso Tamale, the Head of investSA Gauteng, a one-stop-shop platform which is positioned within the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA), says that Gauteng’s business fraternity should remain energised to ensure that the province does not miss a beat and the opportunity to unlock growth in tandem with other markets around the

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20 June 2023

Welcome to Gauteng, the premier economic hub of South Africa, where a multitude of exponential possibilities awaits. As the principal economic centre in the country, Gauteng Province serves as a pivotal launching pad for local and international businesses seeking to penetrate African markets. With a projected population of 18 million

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MEC Tasneem Motara’s Profile
8 February 2023

MEC Tasneem Motara is committed to making a difference in every area of her life, with a passion for women empowerment and youth development.

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Accelerating investment in Gauteng – South Africa’s economic engine
25 January 2023

Gauteng, the economic powerhouse for South Africa continues to serve as a significant launching pad for local and international businesses in African markets. With a population of 15.2 million, Gauteng is uniquely positioned to be a beacon for the goal of inclusive growth.

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