Gauteng Business 2023-24
The 2023/24 edition of Gauteng Business is the 14th issue of this highly successful publication that has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Gauteng Province. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, a special feature on Special Economic Zones is included in this edition. SEZs are a major plank of industrial policy at national level and Gauteng is enthusiastically rolling out sector-specific zones in every district. The Vaal SEZ, which is preparing the way for ratification by national authorities, is the newest zone intended to boost development. All of the main economic sectors of the provincial economy are reviewed, ranging from agriculture, transport and logistics, energy and manufacturing through to education and training. Like the rest of the world, Gauteng is adapting to and innovating in the field of energy. The fact that mining companies and others are starting to build facilities to generate power is significant for the country as a whole. Gold Fields’ 40MW solar project at its South Deep mine and Sibanye-Stillwater making land available on the West Rand for solar farms are indicators for the future. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, the full content can also be viewed online at www.globalafricanetwork.com under e-books. Updated information on Gauteng is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title and the new addition to our list of titles, The Journal of African Business, which was launched in 2020.
The 2023/24 edition of Gauteng Business is the 14th issue of this highly successful publication that has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Gauteng Province.
In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, a special feature on Special Economic Zones is included in this edition. SEZs are a major plank of industrial policy at national level and Gauteng is enthusiastically rolling out sector-specific zones in every district. The Vaal SEZ, which is preparing the way for ratification by national authorities, is the newest zone intended to boost development.
All of the main economic sectors of the provincial economy are reviewed, ranging from agriculture, transport and logistics, energy and manufacturing through to education and training. Like the rest of the world, Gauteng is adapting to and innovating in the field of energy. The fact that mining companies and others are starting to build facilities to generate power is significant for the country as a whole. Gold Fields’ 40MW solar project at its South Deep mine and Sibanye-Stillwater making land available on the West Rand for solar farms are indicators for the future.
To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, the full content can also be viewed online at www.globalafricanetwork.com under e-books. Updated information on Gauteng is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title and the new addition to our list of titles, The Journal of African Business, which was launched in 2020.
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signing up so that the Chamber<br />
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in promoting business,<br />
facilitating deals in new<br />
markets and standing up for<br />
business in multiple forums.<br />
BIOGRAPHY<br />
Linda Blackbeard ran her own<br />
interior design and hospitality<br />
BIOGRAPHY<br />
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company and a member before of the taking South up African the<br />
reigns Chamber as of CEO Commerce of the and RCCI. Industry She<br />
is board the of SACCI directors. Chamber She was awarded Forum<br />
Chairlady the Pan African and Award a member in 2018 of in<br />
the recognition South African of her Chamber achievement of<br />
Commerce as the Continental and Industry Life-time board<br />
of Achiever directors. sector, She CEO was Global awarded Most<br />
the Influential Pan African Woman Award in <strong>Business</strong> 2018 and in<br />
recognition Government 2016 of her Awards. achievements<br />
in the Continental Lifetime<br />
Achiever sector, CEO Global Most<br />
GAUTENG BUSINESS <strong>2023</strong>/<strong>24</strong><br />
Influential Women in <strong>Business</strong> &<br />
Government 2018 Awards.<br />
What is the geographic footprint of the Chamber?<br />
The What areas is we the cover geographic are: Randburg, footprint of Sandton, the Chamber? Fourways, Midrand<br />
BIOGRAPHY<br />
and We Lanseria. cover Region B, which includes Westcliff, Northcliff, Melville, Parkhurst,<br />
Greenside, Emmarentia, Linden, Franklin Roosevelt Park, Coronationville,<br />
Linda Blackbeard ran her own<br />
What Westbury, are the key Riverlea functions and Langlaagte, of the Chamber? Rosebank, Randburg, Richmond,<br />
Primarily Parktown promote (west of Jan business, Smuts Avenue), to facilitate interior Cresta, introductions, Maraisburg design and to be hospitality<br />
Industria. the<br />
voice of business at municipal, provincial company and government before taking levels, in up the<br />
defending What are business the key in functions areas of poor of the decision-making Chamber? reigns as CEO or of unintended the RCCI. She<br />
consequences To promote business, of various to facilitate acts that introductions, are is passed. the SACCI to be We the also Chamber voice facilitate of business Forum<br />
opportunities at municipal, into provincial the SADC and regions government and Chairlady work levels very in closely defending and a with member business many in of<br />
embassies areas of regarding poor decision-making trade and tourism. or unintended<br />
the South<br />
consequences<br />
African Chamber<br />
of various<br />
of<br />
acts that are passed.<br />
Commerce and Industry board<br />
What does We also the Chamber facilitate opportunities do to support into<br />
of SMMEs? the SADC regions, business<br />
directors. She was awarded<br />
One introductions of the Chamber’s to other primary African countries focus the areas and<br />
Pan is work the very<br />
African development closely with<br />
Award in of many<br />
2018 in<br />
SMMEs, embassies finding regarding opportunities trade and for tourism. them,<br />
recognition<br />
business enhancement<br />
of her achievements<br />
in<br />
training, helping with business plans, company registrations, giving<br />
in the Continental Lifetime<br />
direction What does to ideas the that Chamber entrepreneurs do to support might SMMEs? have. Teaching them<br />
Achiever sector, CEO Global Most<br />
to form One of joint the ventures Chamber’s with primary other focus small areas businesses is the development and have of SMMEs, an<br />
opportunity finding opportunities then to tender for for work. them, We business Influential<br />
promote enhancement our<br />
Women<br />
local businesses<br />
in <strong>Business</strong> training, &<br />
being helping awarded with work business our plans, areas. company Government registrations, 2018 giving Awards. direction to<br />
ideas and building them up so that they can run sustainable businesses<br />
Does of the their RCCI own. interact with government?<br />
RCCI is Also affiliated teaching to the them only to form national joint ventures chamber with body, other South small African businesses<br />
Chamber to grow of and Commerce have an & opportunity Industry (SACCI). then to Through tender for SACCI works important that may be<br />
issues available are dealt through with directly the City at government of Johannesburg level. (CoJ). We are We also promote heard at local<br />
provincial businesses level being and the awarded Chamber the works with that needs the City to of be Johannesburg,<br />
done in our areas<br />
Trade instead and Investment of using outsiders. SA as well as various national government<br />
departments responsible for economic development.<br />
Does the RCCI interact with the government on issues relevant to<br />
Are there business? particular challenges?<br />
Randburg RCCI is Chamber one of the would chambers love to which embrace is affiliated more businesses. to the only There national is<br />
so much chamber opportunity body, the around South and African we could Chamber facilitate of Commerce more if businesses and Industry<br />
joined. (SACCI). The more Through businesses SACCI stand important together issues with are their dealt local with chamber directly of at<br />
commerce, government the stronger level. Any our chambers voice will affiliated be at municipal, and who are provincial represented and on<br />
government the SACCI level. National Chamber Forum are able to bring important issues<br />
affecting business to the attention of the SACCI Board.<br />
What does RCCI the has future two directors hold? on the SACCI Board. We are also heard at<br />
Our provincial Electronic level Certificate and endeavour of Origin to programme work with the for export CoJ and saves their time relevant<br />
and business is designed sector for South committees African as markets. the local <strong>Business</strong>es voice of business. and members can<br />
look forward We are to renewed able to engage focus, positive with NEDLAC, opportunities, DIRCO and and facilitation provincial in and<br />
the SADC government region departments, for business growth based on and the opportunity. requirements of members.<br />
The Chamber works with Trade and Investment SA as well as<br />
Contact various details national and provincial departments responsible for economic<br />
Physical address: Unit G8 Atrium Terraces, 272 Oak Avenue,<br />
Randburg, <strong>Gauteng</strong><br />
36<br />
2194. Tel: 086 101 9218 | Fax: 086 212 4407<br />
Email: admin@rcci.co.za | Website: www.rcci.co.za<br />
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