Sipho Marala

[AIDC @AIDCgauteng]

ICYMI: How can Southern Africa move from supplying critical minerals to creating greater value from them?
At the #BatteryValueChain Masterclass, CEO Andile Africa highlighted the need to connect our mineral resources with manufacturing, skills, and strategic partnerships.

[Vuyiswa Ramokgopa @VuyiswaRamokgop]

Yesterday, I took government support directly to SMMEs in Ekurhuleni. Together with GDARD, GDED and our entities, we listened to entrepreneurs, addressed their challenges and connected them to information and resources to help their businesses grow.

Growing Gauteng Together.
#SMMEImbizo #GrowingGautengTogether

[Vuyiswa Ramokgopa @VuyiswaRamokgop]

Premier @Lesufi has arrived at the AIDC Manufacturing Centre of Excellence Relaunch, where today's programme focuses on advancing skills development, manufacturing, and economic growth in Gauteng.
#GrowingGautengTogether #RiseInGovernment #AIDC #Manufacturing

[AIDC @AIDCgauteng]

Join us for the Official Relaunch of the Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre, now reimagined as the Manufacturing Centre of Excellence!

Watch live here: https://t.co/KsGwEcemR0

#GALCRelaunch #ManufacturingCentreOfExcellence #FutureSkills #MadelnGautengBuiltForTheWorld

[Vuyiswa Ramokgopa @VuyiswaRamokgop]

Manufacturing is more than production it's about creating jobs, growing our economy, and unlocking opportunities for all.

At the #ManufacturingIndaba we reinforced the importance of collaboration, innovation, and skills development.
#RiseInGovernment

[AIDC @AIDCgauteng]

The future of manufacturing starts here!

We are honoured to welcome the Gauteng Premier, Panyaza @Lesufi, and Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, @VuyiswaRamokgop.

#GALCRelaunch #MadelnGautengBuiltForTheWorld

[AIDC @AIDCgauteng]

Today, at the official relaunch of our Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre, Cathy Shilubana, CEO of Volt-Hi, went a step further by donating a state-of-the-art EV charging station to the AIDC!

#GALCRelaunch #ManufacturingCentreOfExcellence #madelngautengbuiltfortheworld

[AIDC @AIDCgauteng]

AIDC's Anton Fiets shares how the Manufacturing Centre of Excellence will equip Gauteng with future-ready skills, strengthen the automotive industry and create opportunities for young people.
#GALCRelaunch #FutureSkills #ManufacturingCentreOfExcellence

[AIDC @AIDCgauteng]

As we count down to the Official Relaunch of GALC, AIDC Industry Development Executive Anton Fiets shares why skills development is key to a competitive, future-ready automotive industry.
#GALCRelaunch #ManufacturingCentreOfExcellence #FutureSkills #MadeInGautengBuiltForTheWorld

[Vuyiswa Ramokgopa @VuyiswaRamokgop]

This afternoon I led a delegation with the MEC for E-Government, @TheGGDA CEO and departmental officials to the Equinix data centre for a meeting and a walk about of the institution.

What started as a pledge from the 2025 investment conference, now stands as a real investment for the people of Gauteng, proof of a government in action.

#NewLeadersAtWork #GrowingGautengTogether

[TEDA @TshwaneEconDev]

In her State of the Capital Address delivered today, Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya sent a clear message: the City of Tshwane is officially pledging its support to the investment community by fostering a truly conducive environment for business.

[AIDC @AIDCgauteng]

AIDC and @Tshwane_SEZ hosted the Sailun Group at the Automotive Supplier Park as part of ongoing engagements on their SA investment.
ASP is investment-ready, with 100 hectares of fully serviced land available, supporting seamless business establishment and growth.

[TEDA @TshwaneEconDev]

Today, we’re hosting the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, @nasiphim at our offices, and the focus is on turning conversations into real opportunities.

Together with @GautengInvestSA and the @TheGGDA, we are working to make it easier for

[GGDA @TheGGDA]

MEC @VuyiswaRamokgop , alongside Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi, will host a public engagement session at the @vaalsez.

The Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, will be joined by the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi, for a public engagement on the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

The session is part of broader efforts to stimulate economic activity and advance industrialisation in the Vaal, while offering an opportunity for community members, businesses and key stakeholders to engage meaningfully on a development that will influence the region’s long-term growth.

Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Time: 10:00
Venue: Vereeniging City Hall (corner of Beaconsfield Avenue and Leslie Street)

Join the conversation and play a role in shaping the future of the Vaal economy.

#GrowingGautengTogether #VaalSEZ #GautengAtWork

[TEDA @TshwaneEconDev]

We’ve successfully concluded a productive discussion with partners from the @TheGGDA, @GautengInvestSA , Tshwane Economic Development Agency, and @CityTshwane on how we can work together to unlock more investment opportunities for Tshwane and the broader Northern Corridor.

[TEDA @TshwaneEconDev]

TEDA in attendance at the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026. The conference aims to demonstrate investment opportunities in Gauteng, foster collaboration and deliberate on the ease of doing business within the Gauteng City Region.

[Gauteng Department of Economic Development @GautengDED]

A day of powerful dialogue, strategic partnerships and real momentum.

The Gauteng Investment Conference created a platform for action turning ideas into opportunities for growth and inclusion.

Watch the highlights and relive the moments.

#GautengInvestmentConference #GrowingGautengTogether #GautengAtWork #InvestInGauteng

[Vuyiswa Ramokgopa @VuyiswaRamokgop]

Delivery Requires Scale, it requires increased investment and coordination across government in different spheres.

Listen to some of my remarks.

@TheGGDA @GautengDED

#GrowingGautengTogether #NewLeaderAtWork

[GGDA @TheGGDA]

We’ve arrived at #GIC2026 and are LIVE on X

The Gauteng Investment Conference 2026 is underway at the Marriott Hotel in Johannesburg, uniting government, business & investors to unlock growth in Gauteng.

Join the stream:
https://t.co/telt4J7leD

#GIC2026 #InvestmentMeetsImpact #InvestInGauteng #GGT2030 #GautengMeansBusiness

[AIDC @AIDCgauteng]

Coming out of #GIC2026:
“Industrial growth must not be exclusionary. It must unlock opportunities for young people, township economies, and small and emerging enterprises ensuring that growth translates into shared prosperity.”- Deputy President @PMashatile