South Africa announces Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ progress plan

South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, delivered a keynote address on the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone, outlining progress, funding, and next steps for the project.

• He said the Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ was designated on 22 May 2026, has approximately 1,010 hectares secured through a lease with the Dithamaga Trust, and is positioned to support mineral beneficiation, manufacturing, renewable energy and related activities.
• He said the zone has a R52.6 billion investment pipeline, with Phase 1 works underway, including site clearance, 95% perimeter fencing completion, and 65% guardhouse construction; the Limpopo Provincial Government has committed R445 million for bulk infrastructure, while Eskom is assessing electricity infrastructure and SANRAL has given provisional approval for road and stormwater designs.
• The speech also referenced broader SEZ performance in South Africa, including 234 private companies, R47 billion combined investment, 134,478 jobs, and 141 committed companies with a combined investment value of over R548 billion.