South Africa - your preferred investment destination
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Access sector intelligence, investment case studies, comparative data and regulatory guidance to build a complete picture of the opportunity in South Africa before you commit.
Explore the opportunityInvest & Establish
Our dedicated investment facilitation team connects you to local partners, helps you navigate approvals, and coordinates across government departments.
Start investingGrow & Scale
Once established, our aftercare and retention programme provides dedicated support to help you expand your footprint, access incentives, and connect to regional markets through AfCFTA.
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One entry point.
One number. Government working for you.
The dtic Fusion Centre is a new investment facilitation platform that captures, tracks, and resolves your regulatory bottlenecks across all spheres of government — within a structured 60–90 day turnaround.
Johannesburg
Submit a Bottleneck
Register your regulatory challenge online and receive a unique case number
Structured 60–90 Day Process
Cases are assigned, routed, monitored, and escalated if not resolved
Real-Time Tracking
Monitor your case status via your Dashboard using your reference number
Latest from SAIC 2026
Coca-Cola's Africa President Backs SA's Investment Mobilisation Drive
Luis Felipe Avellar, President of Coca-Cola's Africa Operating Unit, addressed media ahead of the 6th SAIC, signalling strong private-sector commitment to South Africa's investment campaign.
Minister Tau Briefs Media on State of Readiness for SAIC 2026
Minister Parks Tau outlined government's preparedness and the reform agenda anchoring the 6th SAIC, reaffirming the Presidency's commitment to the mobilisation campaign.
Government Keen to Build on Success of Previous Investment Mobilisation Drive
Following the R1.5 trillion raised in the initial five-year drive, the Presidency has committed to the 6th summit to continue the ongoing investment mobilisation campaign.
Since 2018 Source: The Presidency, SAIC 2023
since inception of SAIC Source: The Presidency, SAIC 2023
or under construction Source: The Presidency, SAIC 2023
Target 2023–2028 Source: President Ramaphosa, SAIC 2023
6th South Africa
Investment Conference —
SAIC 2026
Following the success of the initial five-year investment mobilisation drive which secured over R1.5 trillion in pledges, the Presidency has committed to the 6th SAIC — positioning South Africa as Africa's most credible investment destination.
Key sectors driving
South Africa's growth
Agro-processing
Leveraging SA's agricultural base into value-added exports
Mining & Minerals
World's largest PGM reserves; growing beneficiation opportunity
Automotive
Africa's leading vehicle manufacturer; BMW, Ford, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz
Energy & Clean Tech
Renewable energy, green hydrogen and just energy transition investment
Transport & Industrial
Transport & Industrial
Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather
The South African clothing and textiles industry is a highly diverse and mature industry, with an important role to play as an employer in the country.
One Stop Shop.
One point of contact.
InvestSA and strategic provincial partners provide an integrated service to investors, facilitating the entire investment value chain through a single coordinated window.
- Facilitates the entire investment value chain
- Provides specialist advisory services to investors
- Coordinates effectively across line departments
- Communicates services to current and potential investors
- Acts as facilitation window for registration, licensing and permits
- Facilitates the provision of information and support on investor schemes
- Coordinates the regulatory reform and investment roadmap process
- Improves the investment climate across South Africa
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Investment intelligence,
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Traxtion commits R3.4 billion to South Africa's rail and logistics sector
Pan-African rail and logistics operator Traxtion has committed R3.4 billion in investment to South Africa, reinforcing confidence in the country's transport infrastructure and economic trajectory.
Afrigen Biologics advances South Africa's mRNA pharmaceutical frontier
Afrigen Biologics' pioneering mRNA research showcases South Africa's growing pharmaceutical innovation capacity.
ALPLA Recycling SA's Ballito plant opens, pioneering sustainable recycling
A cutting-edge PET bottle recycling facility in KwaZulu-Natal creates 100 direct jobs and supports up to 10,000 livelihoods.
Investors who have pledged
to build South Africa
Art Solar
Ivanhoe Mines
Gold One
Hive Hydrogen
Mahlako Energy
Menar Group
Nkwe Platinum
PMG Mining
Rheinmetall Denel
Seriti Resources
Abanqobi Wheels
Access BankWhy South Africa,
why now
Gateway to Africa
South Africa provides unrivalled access to the African Continental Free Trade Area — the world's largest free trade zone by number of countries. Goods manufactured in South Africa reach 54 markets under preferential terms.
54 AfCFTA member marketsMost Sophisticated Financial Market
Home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange — Africa's largest stock exchange — South Africa's financial system, banking sector and capital markets are ranked among the world's most advanced.
#1 Stock exchange in Africa (JSE)World-Class Energy Transition
South Africa's Just Energy Transition Investment Plan is one of the most ambitious on the African continent — creating significant opportunities in solar, wind, green hydrogen and grid infrastructure.
R1.5tn Energy transition investment plan