First published Oct 20, 2026, 12:41:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 12:41:15 PM UTC

Special Economic Zones must turn investment into shared prosperity

The article discusses Special Economic Zones as a way to attract investment and support industrial activity in South Africa. It cites investment initiatives valued at more than R120 billion in the Free State, linked to the Maluti-a-Phofung SEZ.

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