South Africa - your preferred investment destination
Since 2018 Source: The Presidency, SAIC 2023
Announcements Source: The Presidency, SAIC 2023
Completed Source: The Presidency, SAIC 2023
Target 2023–2028 Source: President Ramaphosa, SAIC 2023
We reduce your time-to-market
at every step
Explore & Evaluate
Access sector intelligence, investment case studies, comparative data and regulatory guidance to build a complete picture of the opportunity in South Africa before you commit.
Explore the opportunityInvest & Establish
Our dedicated investment facilitation team connects you to local partners, helps you navigate approvals, and coordinates across government departments - through a single point of contact.
Start investingGrow & Scale
Once established, our aftercare and retention programme provides dedicated support to help you expand your South African footprint, access incentives, and connect to regional markets through AfCFTA.
Grow your investmentKey sectors driving
South Africa's growth
Agro-processing
Leveraging SA's agricultural base into value-added exports
Mining & Minerals
World's largest PGM reserves; growing beneficiation opportunity
Automotive
Africa's leading vehicle manufacturer; BMW, Ford, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz
Energy & Clean Tech
Renewable energy, green hydrogen and just energy transition investment
Financial Services
Africa's most sophisticated financial market; JSE, fintech, insurance
Manufacturing
Competitive industrial base with access to 54 AfCFTA member markets
One Stop
Shop
South Africa's One Stop Shop is InvestSA's flagship service - bringing together government departments, regulatory authorities and service providers under one roof to streamline your path from pledge to production.
- Company registration and business permits
- Environmental authorisations and water licences
- Immigration and visa facilitation for investors
- Tax incentives and investment allowances
- SEZ designation and operational support
- Post-investment aftercare and problem resolution
of contact
Latest investment
announcements
Traxtion confirms R3.4bn rolling stock investment to unlock rail capacity and jobs
Traxtion is concluding a major rolling stock investment programme to expand rail logistics capacity across South Africa, signalling renewed private sector confidence in transport infrastructure.
CEPI invests $6.2M to advance Africa's first mRNA vaccine against Rift Valley Fever
Afrigen Biologics' pioneering mRNA research showcases South Africa's growing pharmaceutical innovation capacity.
ALPLA Recycling SA's Ballito plant opens, pioneering sustainable recycling
A cutting-edge PET bottle recycling facility in KwaZulu-Natal creates 100 direct jobs and supports up to 10,000 livelihoods.
Investors who have pledged
to build South Africa
Art Solar
Ivanhoe Mines
Gold One
Hive Hydrogen
Mahlako Energy
Menar Group
Nkwe Platinum
PMG Mining
Rheinmetall Denel
Seriti Resources
Abanqobi Wheels
Access Bank
Why South Africa,
why now
Gateway to Africa
South Africa provides unrivalled access to the African Continental Free Trade Area — the world's largest free trade zone by number of countries. Goods manufactured in South Africa reach 54 markets under preferential terms.
54 AfCFTA member marketsMost Sophisticated Financial Market
Home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (Africa's largest stock exchange) South Africa's financial system, banking sector and capital markets are ranked among the world's most advanced.
#1 Stock exchange in Africa (JSE)World-Class Energy Transition
South Africa's Just Energy Transition Investment Plan is one of the most ambitious on the African continent - creating significant opportunities in solar, wind, green hydrogen and grid infrastructure.
R1.5tn Energy transition investment planVoices about South Africa
"The automotive sector is a bright spot for us in South Africa because we have long-term stability of the industrial policy from government, and over the years there has been consistent support from the motor industry."
"Private investments have remained stable over the past decade and increased by 4.5% year-on-year in 2024.”