Limpopo SEZ speech backs Fetakgomo-Tubatse investment plan

The speaker outlined a progress update and policy speech on the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone, calling for governance finalisation, infrastructure delivery, and investor conversion.

• Main announcement/action: The speech said the Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ was designated on 22 May 2026 and described it as a milestone for Limpopo Province and South Africa; it also set out an 8-point plan covering governance, infrastructure, funding, investor conversion, reporting, mining-house partnerships, skills, and monitoring.
• Key project details: The zone has access to about 1,010 hectares via a lease with the Dithamaga Trust; Phase 1 covers roughly 75 hectares; the Limpopo Provincial Government has committed R445 million toward bulk infrastructure; the projected investment pipeline is R52.6 billion with around 8,000 jobs in the short to medium term and up to 20,000 jobs over ten years.
• Progress and implementation: Township establishment has been approved, environmental authorisation has been issued, site clearance is complete, perimeter fencing is 95% complete, and guardhouse construction is 65% complete; the DBSA is supporting project preparation and an application to the dtic SEZ Fund, while Eskom is doing electricity design work and bulk water detailed design is targeted for completion by January 2027.