Tshwane says private investment pipeline increases to R15.4bn

By Lebone Rodah Mosima

The City of Tshwane says verified private-sector projects in its investment pipeline have risen more than eightfold to R15.4 billion, as the metro works to rebuild investor confidence and drive economic growth under its revitalisation strategy.

It said the value of verified projects had increased from R1.7 billion in June 2025 to R15.4 billion by the end of March 2026. The figure refers to projects in the investment pipeline and not necessarily to completed or fully operational investments.

The city said the increase reflected the early impact of the Tshwane Economic Revitalisation Strategy, which was adopted by council in April 2025. The strategy aims to accelerate economic growth, attract at least R17 billion in new investment and generate at least 80,000 jobs by 2029.

“The Tshwane Economic Development Agency (TEDA), the City’s investment and trade promotion agency, has played a key role in driving this growth by attracting investment, supporting exports and positioning Tshwane as a competitive destination for business,” the city said.

“The latest TEDA performance results show a significant turnaround after several years of declining investment, which had fallen from R4.3 billion in 2018/19 to just R1.7 billion in 2024/25.”

MMC for Economic Development and Spatial Planning, councillor Sarah Mabotsa, said the growth represented an increase of more than 800% in verified investment projects in less than a year, and showed growing investor confidence in the city’s economic reform programme.

“It is a clear indication that investors have confidence in Tshwane and in the reforms we are implementing through the Tshwane Economic Revitalisation Strategy,” Mabotsa said.

“Our focus now is to convert these commitments into operational businesses, expanded industrial activity and sustainable job opportunities for residents.”

Mabotsa said Tshwane was open for business and that the city was working to create an environment where