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 investment could flourish, businesses could expand and residents could access greater economic opportunities.
“Tshwane is rising, and we are determined to ensure that this growth benefits all our communities,” she said.
The city said council had approved an ambitious TEDA business plan for 2026/27 to build on the momentum, with increased investment and trade promotion targets.
The targets include increasing successfully committed investments from R2 billion to R3 billion, doubling trade sales generated by Tshwane-based companies from R25 million to R50 million, and doubling the number of local businesses assisted to access export markets from 40 to 80.
“The 2026/27 business plan also introduces new indicators to track the number of jobs expected to be generated through investment attraction and export promotion initiatives, ensuring that economic growth translates into measurable benefits for residents,” the city said.
“To further improve the ease of doing business, the city has established an in-house InvestSA One-Stop Shop to assist investors and facilitate project implementation.”
The city encouraged investors and businesses seeking assistance with investment and trade opportunities in Tshwane to visit the TEDA website for more information.
