By Nkhensani Chauke
The City of Tshwane has unveiled the Tshwane Automotive City Master Plan, a bold initiative to transform 7,157 hectares in Rosslyn into a world-class automotive manufacturing hub.
The project aims to drive economic growth, attract investment, and create at least 150,000 jobs.
Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development and Spatial Planning, Sarah Mabotsa, said the plan will position Tshwane as a globally competitive automotive hub.
“The Rosslyn precinct is already home to four major automotive assemblers: BMW, Nissan, Tata and Iveco. The purpose and vision of the Master Plan is to transform this already important precinct into Africa’s largest automotive industrial park. This strategic infrastructure project will be implemented in phases over an estimated 40 to 50 year period of development. Investment from both the public and private sectors is required to fully implement the project,” said Mabotsa.
“The Master Plan has been developed
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