PROFILEMaluti-A-Phofung
PROFILEMaluti-A-Phofung SEZinvestment Partnering in opportunitiesgrowth,development and investmentThe SEZ is booming with investment to the tune of R1.1-billon for 2020.of the traffic to different locations in South Africa and neighbouringcountries such as Lesotho and Swaziland. Through its cross-dockingThe North West Development Corporation is an agency dedicated toprecinct and its logistics and warehousing sectors the MAP SEZpromoting investment and facilitating presents itself trade. as a solution to lighten the traffic pressure on the N3.This Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is part of the Free State legof the massive Durban-Free State-Gauteng logistics and industrialIt is the mission of the North West Development Corporation (NWDC) supports improvements, providescorridor that is intended to strengthen the logistics and transportto create wealth and facilitate job creation where the people of the assistance in obtaining suitablecorridor between South Africa’s main industrial hubs to:North West Province live.factory space, assists existing• Ignite the economy of the region through industrialisation.From its head office in Mahikeng and supported by 10 regional firms to expand and reinvest,• Attract foreign and direct investment.branches, the NWDC fulfils its economic development mandate through: and facilitates market access for• Create access to export and import markets.• economic development and infrastructure projectsbusinesses in the province• Integrate Free State industrial strategy activities into the corridor.• attracting investment and facilitating trade opportunitiesTrade and export facilitation:• Create job opportunities and grow the economy within the region.• developing and supporting SMMEs and co-operativesIncludes export registration,• MAP managing SEZ CEO its Mpho property Mgemane portfolioexport-permit requirements• leveraging strategic partnerships(SARS) and assisting with accessto local and internationalMaluti-A-PhofungGrowth and transformationmarkets. Access to the ExportSpecial EconomicMarketing and InvestmentZone (MAP SEZ) hasThe NWDC’s operational programmes create a synergy towards Assistance (EMIA) through thebeen established infulfilling its vision of promoting trade, attracting investment and Department of Trade, Industryterms of the Special Economicensuring sustainable inclusive economic growth and transformation and Competition (dtic).Zones Act No 16 of 2014. Thein the North West Province.Investment services: Includesprogramme is intended toNWDC programmes:facilitation of locations and equitydeepen industrial development• Administrationpartnerships and advice onand improve manufacturing• Property Development and Managementwork and business permits andcompetitiveness in the Maluti-• SMME Development and Managementinvestment incentives.A-Phofung region.Objectives• Trade and Investment FacilitationSince the Durban port is As part of its mandate, the MAP SEZ is intended to establish• Bojanala Special Economic Zone (subsidiary)Governancethe busiest in the southern manufacturing opportunities and create a regional and international• Signal Development SOC Ltd (subsidiary)hemisphere, it therefore means trade environment with added value-chain benefits. It has also beenThe NWDC is a PFMA Schedulethat the N3 carries the majority established to simulate social and economic benefits and regionalWhat we do3D-listed public business enterprisewith a dual commercialdevelopment and to createa prosperous trade city andAs the province’s premier trade and investment facilitation agency, and development mandate.functional trade ecosystem.the North West Development Corporation positions the province as NWDC’s Shareholder is the NorthFinally, to encouragean attractive investment destination, participates in both local and West Department of Economicbeneficiation activities thatinternational exhibitions, identifies potential exporters, facilitates access Development, Environment, Conservationand Tourism (DEDECT). ■promote value-added benefitsto global markets, establishes export-readiness of companies andand help to create a prosperoustrade city and functional tradeCONTACT USecosystem.NWDC Head Office, 22 James Watt Crescent, Industrial Site, MahikengWebsite: www.nwdc.co.za | Facebook: North West Development CorporationFREE X: @Invest_NWDC STATE BUSINESS | LinkedIn: 2021 North West Development 20 Corporation | Instagram: nwdc_za
Bojanala SpecialEconomic ZoneInvestment and trade opportunitiesabound.The proposed Bojanala Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is poisedto transform the region into a sustainable beneficiation hubfor mineral processing of platinum group metals (PGMs),manufacturing of capital equipment and renewable energycomponents and agro-processing.Why invest?Infrastructure: A total of 88 factories available, adequate waterfrom Vaalkop Dam, sewerage connected to existing waste-waterplant, electricity (11MVA current and new substation at Ledig underconstruction).Transport and logistics: Rail (1km from site with unutilised sidings),Transnet Freight Rail is on Project Steering Committee, 19km fromPilanesberg Airport, R510 connects to N4 highway, 15km from theMankwe Further Education and Training (FET) Centre, 31km from MosesKotane Hospital, 50km from City of Rustenburg, 140km from City ofTshwane, 180km from the City of Johannesburg.Access to markets: The province produces 50% of the world’s platinumand 65% of South Africa’s PGMs. The North West also produces 70%of the dimension stone and granite, 32% of chromeand 20.7% of gold in South Africa. Other mineralsproduced in the province include diamonds, vanadium,slate, limestone, nickel, silica, manganese, phosphate,fluorspar and zinc.Half of the world’splatinum group metalscome from the North West.Sectoral focus:• Mineral beneficiation• Renewable energy• Capital equipment• Agro-processing• Automotive• Biotechnology andpharmaceuticals• Business services• General manufacturingSEZ incentives and benefitsfor investorsCorporate tax of 15%; acceleratedallowance on buildings andimprovement to buildings; salariedemployees to receive wage allowance;capital allowance on plant andmachinery imports; special customsand VAT incentives; retain status for10 years.INVESTMENT PROPOSITIONThe Green Heart of AfricaThe location of the North West Province within SouthAfrica and the African market makes it attractiveto investors from both a national and continentalperspective.The North West Province aspires to be the GreenHeart of South Africa, providing a knowledge-basedeconomy supporting sustainable businesses inagriculture, tourism and manufacturing throughjudicious investments in clean energy, transportinfrastructure and services, water sufficiency andenvironmental protection. Entrepreneurship in thelife sciences, sports, culture and engineering is tobe encouraged, so as to promote healthy living andflourishing communities.The North West Province of South Africa servesas one of the main gateways to the 16-countrySouthern African Development Community (SADC)and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).The N4 highway connects the Walvis Bay Port inNamibia with the Maputo Port in Mozambique andNorth West is close to the largest market in SouthAfrica, the Gauteng Province with over 16-millionconsumers.North West is well positioned to be a shared-serviceshub for companies’ African operations, especially forSub-Saharan countries. The North West offersdistribution channels imperative for agriculturalcommercial ventures and plays a significant role inthe supply of energy, transport and communicationsto the African continent. ■9NORTH WEST BUSINESS 2025/26
