Invest in South Africa

South Africa boasts a diversity of investment opportunities spread across thirteen major sectors in the nine provinces. As a potential investor, we highlight a variety of recent investments, testimonials, news articles, press releases, and a myriad of information resources in the form of publications that have been tailored for you.

Explore opportunities in key investment sectors

South Africa has analysed the investment demand side indicators and have prioritised key sectors featuring benefits in the form of supply chain, attractive policy environments, preferential market access and more.

How to invest in South Africa?

South Africa is focused on the Ease of Doing Business. With this in mind, we have taken an investor perspective to outline the key steps of the investment journey. As InvestSA, we have also indicated, on the investment journey, where we have the necessary expertise to contribute and support your investment opportunity.

Launch of Africa’s largest and most advanced taste manufacturing facility

Kerry, the global leader in Taste and Nutrition, opens a R650 million greenfield project to drive economic growth in the region, and bring sustainable nutrition solutions to more than two billion people by 2030 around the globe. read more

Launch

THE 2022 SA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE

Pretoria, 23 March 2022. President Cyril Ramaphosa will open the fourth South African Investment Conference (SAIC) on Thursday [subs: 24 March] at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. In 2018 the president committed to raising R1.2 trillion in five years to boost economic growth and stimulate employment...read more

NEWS

Game-Changing SA Energy Plans Afoot

After a decade of hard work, research and investment, South Africa is finally ready to start manufacturing hydrogen fuel cells to be used as an alternative source of energy. After the State of the Nation address in February, South African President...read more

NEWS

Upcoming Events

Festival of Motoring

26-28 August 2022 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

The 2022 event will be focused on the celebration and achievements of the industry, whilst highlighting innovation & aspiration for the youth of South Africa. The 4-day Festival at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit will, for the first time, include an official trade day on Wednesday 24 August 2022 as well as the usual on-track activities that provides world-class entertainment and opportunities for manufacturers, exhibitors and visitors.

allfashion sourcing

26 - 28 September 2022 at CTICC, Cape Town

A business oriented market place for the textile and fashion industry combining African creativity, design and manufacturing with International sourcing options.

Economic Zones Africa Expo

18 - 20 October 2022

The Economic Zones Africa Expo (EZAE) is the premier event dedicated to Economic Zones (EZs) in Africa. The event will bring together African EZs in the form of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Industrial Parks (IPs), Free Trade Zones (FTZs), Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and other zones.

Boatica Cape Town

28 - 30 October 2022 at V & A Waterfront, Cape Town

Boatica Cape Town is Africa’s largest boating exhibition set against the backdrop of the beautiful Mother City. The event features manufacturers and buyers of luxury boats, accessories and marine equipment, a once-in-a-life time VIP Boat Cruise, exhibiting companies, live on-water activities and a luxury lifestyle exhibition for a premium shopping experience.

Solar Power Africa

8 - 10 February 2023 at CTICC, Cape Town

The leading solar and energy storage event in Africa.
Solar Power Africa focuses solely on creating an environment that fosters the exchange of ideas, knowledge and expertise for furthering solar power and renewable energy development in Africa.

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Publications

InvestSA has developed publications for all their sectors that gives investors insights, essential studies and analysis into the country, markets, and opportunities. The value propositions are outlined in detail for each sector that outlines the investment potential and high growth opportunities. It has also developed the Value Proposition for South Africa as well.

Invest In Provinces

South Africa is made up of nine provinces offering a diversity of investor opportunities whether you are a potential investor or an establishment one. Some of the provinces (four) are coastal, offering ports and harbours for imports and exports but have an extensive air, road and rail infrastructure. Gauteng is the smallest province by geographical size but has the highest economic activity.

Special Economic Zones

Special Economic Zones (SEZ’s) are geographically designated areas set aside for specific targeted economic activities. These industrial hubs are supported through special incentives and trade laws that differ from the rest of the country.