South Africa’s US$181 billion investment push targets energy, mining and infrastructure, seeking to attract global capital, strengthen economic capacity, modernise infrastructure, create jobs and accelerate long-term industrial growth.
South Africa is launching an ambitious new investment drive aimed at attracting R3 trillion (approximately US$181 billion) in investment between 2026 and 2030, as the country seeks to accelerate economic growth, modernise infrastructure, strengthen energy security and expand industrial capacity. The target follows a record R889.8 billion (approximately US$53.6 billion) in investment commitments secured at the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in March 2026, signalling a renewed focus on mobilising both domestic and international capital.
The latest investment drive comes at a critical point for…
