The 2016/17 edition of Limpopo Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo province.
Limpopo is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy.
This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo.
CONTENTS Banking and
CONTENTS Banking and financial services 76 Limpopo is a rural province and so the challenge of getting formal banking services to the population are greater than in most other provinces. Development finance and SMME support 78 Mining supply chains can boost SMMEs in Limpopo. Education and training 89 South Africa’s newest medical school opened in Limpopo in 2016. Government South African Government 92 An overview of South Africa’s national government departments. Limpopo Provincial Government 95 A guide to the province’s government departments. Limpopo Local Government 97 A guide to the district and local municipalities. Reference Sector contents 42 Index 104 Maps Limpopo locator map 15 Limpopo regional map 96 Limpopo municipalities 100 0 50 km Beitbridge ZIMBABWE Limpopo 0 25 miles Musina Evangelina Pafuri Motorway Palapye Main Road Alldays Tshipise Railway Oorwinning Waterpoort Tom Burke Thohoyandou Mahalapye Louis Limpopo Trichardt R81 Kruger N11 N1 BOTSWANA Senwabarana National Monte Christo Steilloopbrug Giyani Park Morebeng R81 Lephalale Gilead Modjadjiskloof Groesbeek Seshego Tzaneen Elmeston Gravelotte Phalaborwa Mokopane POLOKWANE Sentrum Vaalwater Zebedelia Ofcolaco R40 N1 Lebowa Kgomo Thabazimbi Mookgopong Hoedspruit Crecy Klaserie Modimolle Bela-Bela N11 Pilgrim’s Rest Marble Hall Graskop North West Lydenburg Groblersdal Sabie Hazyview Sun City Mpumalanga Gauteng Stoffberg White River N MOZAMBIQUE LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2016/17 8
CREDITS Publisher: Chris Whales Publishing director: Robert Arendse Editor: Simon Lewis Writing: John Young, Karen Kühlcke, Simon Lewis Online editor: Christoff Scholtz Art director: Brent Meder Design: Colin Carter Production: Lizel Olivier Ad sales: Shiko Diala, Sam Oliver, Gabriel Venter, Jeremy Petersen, Nigel Williams, Veronica Dean- Boshoff and Sydwell Adonis Managing director: Clive During Administration & accounts: Charlene Steynberg and Natalie Koopman Distribution and circulation manager: Edward MacDonald Printing: FA Print FOREWORD LimpopoBusiness A unique guide to business and investment in Limpopo. The 2016/17edition of LimpopoBusiness is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo province. Limpopo is unique in terms of it abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy. This edition of LimpopoBusiness is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition of the magazine, the full content can also be viewed online at www. limpopobusiness.co.za. Updated information on the Limpopo economy is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.gan.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. Chris Whales Publisher, Global Africa Network Media Email: chris@gan.co.za DISTRIBUTION LimpopoBusiness is distributed internationally on outgoing and incoming trade missions, through trade and investment agencies; to foreign offices in South Africa’s main trading partners around the world; at top national and international events; through the offices of foreign representatives in South Africa; as well as nationally and regionally via chambers of commerce, tourism offices, trade and investment agencies, airport lounges, provincial government departments, municipalities and companies. PUBLISHED BY Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd Company Registration No: 2004/004982/07 Directors: Clive During, Chris Whales Physical address: 28 Main Road, Rondebosch 7700 Postal address: PO Box 292, Newlands 7701 Tel: +27 21 657 6200 | Fax: +27 21 674 6943 Email: info@gan.co.za | Website: www.gan.co.za ISSN 1993-0119 COPYRIGHT | LimpopoBusiness is an independent publication published by Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. Full copyright to the publication vests with Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. PHOTO CREDITS | COVER: BEKA Schréder (Pty) Ltd, Grootgeluk Mine. Pictures supplied by flickr.com, Anglo American, Wikimedia Commons, Limpopo Economic Development Agency, CNDC Group, Mvula, Foundation myclimate, Public Domain Images and Pixabay. DISCLAIMER | While the publisher, Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd, has used all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained in LimpopoBusiness is accurate and up-to-date, the publishers make no representations as to the accuracy, quality, timeliness, or completeness of the information. Global Africa Network will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use of or any reliance placed on such information. 9 LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2016/17
