Ramaphosa opens BlackRock Infrastructure Investment Conference in Cape Town

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the opening of the BlackRock Infrastructure Investment Conference in Cape Town on 13 May 2026.

• Main announcement: President Ramaphosa will deliver the opening address at the BlackRock Infrastructure Investment Conference on 13 May 2026, with his speech live streamed on Presidency digital platforms from 09h20am; the conference is not open to media.
• Context and agenda: The conference forms part of government efforts following the 6th South Africa Investment Conference (31 March 2026) which mobilised substantial investment commitments; discussions will focus on energy infrastructure, transport, port and rail systems, digital and data infrastructure, water infrastructure, and South Africa’s macroeconomic conditions, deep capital markets, structural reforms, and role as a gateway to African growth and global trade.