Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrived at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, to attend the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026, a flagship provincial initiative aimed at mobilising investment, advancing industrialisation and accelerating inclusive economic growth.
The conference serves as a key platform for positioning Gauteng as a premier investment destination, bringing together government leaders, business executives and investors to explore opportunities across critical sectors of the economy. It underscores the province’s commitment to fostering sustainable development and driving economic transformation.
Building on the success of the inaugural conference held in 2025 which secured R312 billion in investment pledges, this year’s gathering marks a significant step forward in Gauteng’s broader economic strategy. The province has set an ambitious target of attracting R800 billion in new investments over a three-year period, reinforcing its role as South Africa’s economic hub.
Upon his arrival, the Deputy President was received by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, alongside Gauteng MEC for Finance Lebogang Maile and Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa. Their presence highlighted the provincial government’s unified approach to driving investment-led growth and strengthening partnerships with the private sector.
The Gauteng Investment Conference 2026 is expected to generate renewed investor confidence and unlock opportunities that will contribute to job creation, infrastructure development and long-term economic resilience in the province.
