THE Special Economic Zones (SEZ’s) are expected to significantly contribute in rebuilding the economy of Gauteng post COVID-19, Gauteng Premier David Makhura said on Monday.
Makhura delivered his 2022 state of the province address (Sopa) from the Brixton multipurpose centre on Monday.
He said the Growing Gauteng Together (GGT2030) prioritises the transformation, modernisation and re-industrialisation of the 10 high-growth sectors, which are linked to the roll-out of the Special Economic Zones in the five corridors and the township economic revitalisation.
He said it was the province’s goal to have at least one Special Economic Zone in each district or metro, specialising in distinct sectors and industries in each corridor.
He said the construction of the Tshwane Automotive SEZ amid the pandemic demonstrated Gauteng government’s sense of urgency and the kind of emergency response required to deal with the economic challenges.
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