THE TEN HIGH GROWTH SECTORES: ECONOMY, JOBS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The GGT2030 plan targets the development of ten high-growth sectors in Gauteng through significant infrastructure investment, the establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and the digitalization of government services. Key goals include spending R60 billion on infrastructure by 2025 to create 100,000 jobs and investing R1.3 trillion by 2030 across water, energy, and transport sectors. The strategy emphasizes inclusive growth via township-based business support, the 'Welfare-to-Work' programme for 100,000 young women, and the creation of a 'silicon valley of Africa' through high-tech SEZs and universal broadband in townships.

• The government plans to invest R60 billion in infrastructure by 2025 to create 100,000 jobs and develop 50 black industrialists, with a longer-term goal of R1.3 trillion invested in key infrastructure by 2030.
• Energy and water security will be addressed through renewable energy, the deployment of fuel cells and battery storage in smart grids, waste-to-energy projects, solar farms, and the capture of groundwater and wastewater re-use.
• The strategy aims to establish Gauteng as a digital hub, including the creation of a 'silicon valley of Africa', providing free high-speed internet in all townships, and moving 100% of government services to digital platforms.
• Industrial and agricultural growth will be supported by three Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, and Sedibeng, one Special Agro-Processing Zone in the West Rand, 12 Agro-Parks, and 15 revitalised industrial parks.
• Inclusive economic targets include the 'Welfare-to-Work' programme for 100,000 unemployed young women, the Tshepo1million initiative to create 250,000 youth jobs, and a goal for 30% of government procurement to be sourced from township-based businesses.

APA

MBADA, M. (2020). THE TEN HIGH GROWTH SECTORES: ECONOMY, JOBS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. Public Affairs Research Institute. https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Mduduzi-Mbada-INVESTING-IN-GROWTH-SECTORS-11062020.pdf

Chicago

MBADA, Mduduzi. THE TEN HIGH GROWTH SECTORES: ECONOMY, JOBS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. Public Affairs Research Institute, 2020. https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Mduduzi-Mbada-INVESTING-IN-GROWTH-SECTORS-11062020.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{mbada2020ten, author = {MBADA, Mduduzi}, title = {{THE TEN HIGH GROWTH SECTORES: ECONOMY, JOBS AND INFRASTRUCTURE}}, institution = {Public Affairs Research Institute}, year = {2020}, month = jun, url = {https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Mduduzi-Mbada-INVESTING-IN-GROWTH-SECTORS-11062020.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }