CONTENTS Education and
CONTENTS Education and training 43 New sectors are demanding new skills. Tourism46 Casino competition is fierce. Banking and financial services 50 New stock exchanges are attracting investors. Development finance and SMME support 52 Nissan’s Rosslyn plant is hosting an incubator. References Sector contents 24 Overview of the main economic sectors of Gauteng. Index56 ABOUT THE COVER About the cover: Image by THEGIFT777/iStock by Getty Images. The Nelson Mandela Bridge stretches southwards to Newtown over the Braamfontein railyards. The Southern Life Centre looms over the glass shard which is the old JSE building in the middle distance. The Standard Bank Centre to the left held the title of the city’s tallest building for just two years after it was built in 1968. GAUTENG BUSINESS 2019/20 6
CREDITS Publisher: Chris Whales Publishing director: Robert Arendse Editor: John Young Online editor: Christoff Scholtz Art director: Brent Meder Design: Tyra Martin Production: Lizel Olivier Ad sales: Sandile Koni, Shiko Diala, Gavin van der Merwe, Sam Oliver, Gabriel Venter, Vanessa Wallace, Jeremy Petersen Managing director: Clive During Administration & accounts: Charlene Steynberg and Natalie Koopman Distribution & circulation manager: Edward MacDonald Printing: FA Print Gauteng Business A unique guide to business and investment in Gauteng. The 2019/20 edition of Gauteng Business is the 11th issue of this highly successful publication that has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Gauteng Province. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, there are special features on ambitious plans to re-imagine the central business district of Johannesburg, a trend in urban development that is growing across the province, and on the impact of renewable energy in urban settings. The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency outlines its priorities and showcases the success of the OR Tambo Special Economic Zone in these pages. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, the full content can also be viewed online at www.globalafricanetwork.com under e-books. Updated information on Gauteng is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.gan.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title. Chris Whales Publisher, Global Africa Network Media Email: chris@gan.co.za FOREWORD DISTRIBUTION Gauteng Business is distributed internationally on outgoing and incoming trade missions; to foreign offices in South Africa’s main trading partners; at top national and international events; through the offices of foreign representatives in South Africa; as well as nationally and regionally via chambers of commerce, tourism offices, trade and investment agencies, provincial government departments, municipalities, airport lounges and companies. Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations PUBLISHED BY Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd Company Registration No: 2004/004982/07 Directors: Clive During, Chris Whales Physical address: 28 Main Road, Rondebosch 7700 Postal address: PO Box 292, Newlands 7701 Tel: +27 21 657 6200 | Fax: +27 21 674 6943 Email: info@gan.co.za | Website: www.gan.co.za ISSN 1990-6021 COPYRIGHT | Gauteng Business is an independent publication published by Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. Full copyright to the publication vests with Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. PHOTO CREDITS | Both the cover image and the image that introduces the Key Sectors section are by THEGIFT777/iStock by Getty Images. Other images: Airports Company South Africa, C & G Holdings, Gauteng Tourism, Gautrain, iStock by Getty Images, Nissan SA, SA Tourism/Flickr, Sontonga Lofts, Waterfall City. 7 DISCLAIMER | While the publisher, Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd, has used all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained in Gauteng Business is accurate and up-to-date, the publishers make no representations as to the accuracy, quality, timeliness, or completeness of the information. Global Africa Network will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use of or any reliance placed on such information. GAUTENG BUSINESS 2019/20
