The #GIC2026 Golf Day is well underway; attendees have already teed off, and the day is in full swing as stakeholders and partners connect in a relaxed setting.
MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa made her way across the course, stopping at sponsored holes including Mahindra, Standard Bank, KSB and Heineken to engage with partners.
#GGT2030
“Gauteng accounts for R521.9 billion in imports from Africa and R1.396 trillion in exports to the continent, positioning the province at the centre of Africa-facing trade and investment.” - Sthembiso Dlamini
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency is hosting members of the diplomatic community and business leaders at the Embassy Connect engagement, strengthening economic diplomacy and global partnerships in Gauteng.
Ambassadors and representatives from diplomatic missions are engaging on opportunities to deepen trade, investment and industrial collaboration with the province.
The session highlights Gauteng’s role as the economic heart of South Africa, contributing nearly a third of the country’s GDP while serving as a gateway to markets across the African continent.
Delegates are also receiving an update on preparations for the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026, taking place on 9 April 2026 in Johannesburg, which aims to mobilise global investment across key sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, the digital economy and tourism.
#RoadToGIC2026 #GIC2026 #InvestmentMeetsImpact #Manufacturing #AutomotiveSector #Reindustrialisation #Gauteng #GGT2030
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency warmly congratulates Vuyiswa Ramokgopa on her appointment as the new MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development.
Her leadership comes at a pivotal time as we continue to drive inclusive growth, attract investment, and create sustainable opportunities for the people of Gauteng.
We are excited about the path ahead and look forward to working together to advance the province’s economic priorities.
We look forward to welcoming her at the #GIC2026 event.
#GrowingGautengTogether#GautengAtWork
Strengthening partnerships for innovation, sustainability and growth 🇿🇦🤝🇩🇪
The Gauteng Provincial Government delegation continues its strategic mission in Bavaria, Germany, engaging key institutions focused on economic cooperation, innovation and sustainable development.
Highlights from the latest engagements include:
📍 Meeting with the Bavarian State Chancellery to strengthen implementation of the Gauteng–Bavaria MoU and deepen government-to-government cooperation.
💧 A visit to the wastewater treatment facility in Bad Tölz to explore smart water infrastructure, wastewater recycling, renewable energy generation and sustainable environmental technologies.
💡 Engagements at UnternehmerTUM, one of Europe’s leading innovation and entrepreneurship hubs, to explore collaboration opportunities with The Innovation Hub and AIDC in:
⚙️ Advanced manufacturing
🚗 Automotive innovation
📲 Digital technology
🌱 Green economy industries
👩🏽🎓 Skills development & startup incubation
These engagements reflect Gauteng’s commitment to building global partnerships that unlock investment, strengthen innovation ecosystems and accelerate inclusive economic gThese engagements reflect Gauteng’s commitment to building global partnerships that unlock investment, strengthen innovation ecosystems and accelerate inclusive economic g#afcftarowth.
#GGDA #GDED #Gauteng #Bavaria #Germany #Innovation #Industrialisation #WaterSecurity #GreenEconomy #Technology #Entrepreneurship #TradeMission #AfCFTA
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) hosted a strategic engagement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), focused on strengthening the link between research, innovation, and economic development in Gauteng.
The engagement reinforced Gauteng’s position as a province with the scale, institutions, and industrial base to lead Africa’s innovation economy.
Discussions focused on:
• Research-to-market pathways
• Venture development and innovation financing models
• Strengthening innovation commercialisation
• Addressing the innovation funding gap
• Advancing collaboration between research, industry, and capital
• Building globally competitive industrial and innovation ecosystems
The engagement further highlighted the importance of connecting research, industry, and investment to support industrialisation, economic growth, and long-term investment conversion in Gauteng.
Driving Gauteng’s global growth agenda 🇿🇦🤝🇩🇪
The Gauteng Provincial Government delegation is currently in Bavaria, Germany, strengthening economic ties with one of Europe’s most advanced industrial and innovation economies.
Led by GDED HOD Mr Motlatjo Moholwa, GGDA Group CEO Ms Sthembiso Dlamini, and DG Mr Edward Mosuwe, the mission is focused on attracting investment, advancing technology partnerships, and positioning Gauteng as a gateway to African markets.
Key engagements include:
📍 Invest in Bavaria
📍 Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs
📍 IHK Schwaben
📍 UnternehmerTUM
📍 BBW – Bavarian Business Education Centre
📍 Bavaria State Chancellery
Discussions are centred on strategic sectors including:
⚙️ Advanced manufacturing
🚗 Automotive industry
🌱 Green hydrogen & renewable energy
💡 Innovation & technology
📈 Trade & investment promotion
👩🏽🎓 Skills development
This mission represents a strategic opportunity to deepen partnerships, unlock investment, and accelerate inclusive economic growth for Gauteng and South Africa.
#GGDA #GDED #Gauteng #Bavaria #Germany #TradeMission #InvestmentPromotion #Industrialisation #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #AutomotiveIndustry #AfCFTA
We are proud to welcome Mrs Sthembiso Dlamini as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA).
Her appointment comes at a pivotal time, and we are confident that her leadership, vision, and experience will help guide the organisation into its next phase of growth and impact.
As we continue to promote investment, economic development, and sustainable growth in Gauteng, we look forward to this exciting new chapter under her leadership.
#GGDA #Welcome #Leadership #Gauteng #EconomicGrowth
South African automotive leadership is on the ground in China. GGDA Group Chief Operating Officer Ms Leah Mabusela and AIDC CEO Andile Africa together with key industry stakeholders, are participating in a strategic delegation focused on expanding Gauteng’s automotive sector.
The mission: technology acquisition, deeper collaboration, and unlocking opportunities that advance localisation and industrial growth.
With China leading global vehicle production and sales since 2009, this engagement is a critical step toward positioning Gauteng competitively in the evolving automotive landscape.
Delegates are also participating in the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition and the 2026
Chery Global Partners Business Summit, two major platforms for innovation, partnership building, and industry insight.
#AIDC #GGDA #AutomotiveLeadership #SouthAfrica #China #Localisation #automotivefuture
Today has been a day of governance, accountability, and shaping the economic future of Gauteng.
This morning, I led my first engagement at the @gep_za Annual General Meeting. These sessions are critical for assessing the health of the entity, strengthening accountability, and charting a clear path forward as we enter a new financial year.
The second part of my day was spent at the @theggda Annual General Meeting. This important platform brings together the Board and executive leadership to account on the work done, assess organisational performance, and sharpen the strategic direction of the entity.
As Gauteng continues to confront economic headwinds, these engagements are essential to ensuring that our institutions remain responsive, effective, and focused on driving investment, supporting enterprise development, and accelerating inclusive economic growth across the province.
#GrowingGautengTogether #EconomicDevelopment #WeNeedNewLeaders #NewLeadersAtWork
And that’s a wrap on #GIC2026!
We closed off an incredible summit with a fantastic golf day.
A big thank you to our sponsors Mahindra, Standard Bank, KSB, and Heineken for making it all possible.
Most importantly, thank you to the investors, delegates, and partners who confirmed an impressive R206 billion in new investment pledges a powerful sign of confidence in Gauteng’s economy.
Here’s to continued growth, strong partnerships, and even greater impact ahead. See you next year!
#GIC2026 #InvestmentMeetsImpact #InvestInGauteng #GGT2030
“When you’re introducing projects such as the Vaal SEZ, the key component of success is ensuring that you actually get the buy-in from the community” - Vuyiswa Ramokgopa: MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development
Yesterday, the MEC was in the Sedibeng Municipal District discussing the Vaal Special Economic Zone project. She appeared on BRICS Channel to unpack how the public participation process went.
Watch full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3m2p2dMZg6E?si=MpiYbtTclARHHhee
#GrowingGautengTogether #VaalSEZ #GautengAtWork
MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa is speaking at the Vaal SEZ public participation session and the message is powerful.
Development must be fair. It must be transparent. And it must include everyone.
From procurement processes to community engagement, today’s conversation is about making sure no one is left behind as the Vaal SEZ takes shape.
This is not just about plans, it’s about delivery, accountability and building trust every step of the way.
Join the conversation. Comments can be sent to the Department of Trade Industry and Competition.
Email address: [email protected]
Deadline is 20 April 2026
#GrowingGautengTogether #VaalSEZ #GautengAtWork
