MOTLATJO MOHOLWA: Why Gauteng’s economic growth plan matters for SA
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“Gauteng is the largest contributor to national economic output and a critical centre for trade, finance, industrialisation and innovation.”
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“Over the past decade, Gauteng’s economic growth has averaged below 1% annually, while gross fixed capital formation has declined.”
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— The Gauteng Province's total GDP for 2022 was R2.2 trillion (US$ 135 billion), making the province the single largest contributor to South Africa's GDP with a contribution of 33%, despite having only …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Gauteng
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— The Executive Council of Gauteng is the cabinet of the executive branch of the provincial government in the South African province of Gauteng. The Members of the Executive Council (MECs) are appointed…
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— Gauteng ( khow-TENG, Sotho: [xɑ́.úˈtʼèŋ̀]; Sotho-Tswana for 'place of gold'; Zulu: eGoli or iGoli [îːˈɡóːlì]) is one of the nine provinces of South Africa.
Situated on the Highveld, Gauteng is the sma…
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“Population growth has outpaced economic expansion in Gauteng.”
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— Provincial Review 2024: Gauteng Gauteng is the most populous province in South Africa, with a rapidly growing population due to a large influx of internal migrants. It is also the largest economy in t…
https://www.tips.org.za/images/The_Real_Economy_Bulletin_Pro…
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— With an annual population growth rate of 2.0%, Gauteng is barely growing faster than the national average. It is falling behind the Western Cape at 2.4% and Mpumalanga at 2.3%.
https://www.wits.ac.za/news/latest-news/opinion/2023/2023-10…
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— Although Gauteng's population grew in all three consecutive intercensal periods, average annual growth rate has slowed (from 3,6% to 2,0%). Despite this, it is noted that the province's popu…
https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/Report-03-01-76/Repo…
https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/Report-03-01-76/Repo…
“Unemployment in Gauteng has risen, with black people, youth, and women hardest hit.”
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“Inequality in South Africa has increased to among the highest levels globally.”
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“The Gauteng City-Region Economic Growth and Development Plan (GCR-EGDP) 2030 sets out a clear path forward.”
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— Gauteng ( khow-TENG, Sotho: [xɑ́.úˈtʼèŋ̀]; Sotho-Tswana for 'place of gold'; Zulu: eGoli or iGoli [îːˈɡóːlì]) is one of the nine provinces of South Africa.
Situated on the Highveld, Gauteng is the sma…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauteng
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauteng
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— Hammanskraal is a trans-provincial region anchored in northern Gauteng province, South Africa. The region consists of multiple residential, industrial, and commercial areas in a decentralized settleme…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammanskraal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammanskraal
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— This is a list of megalopolises grouped by geographical region and country in 61 countries.
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“South Africa has long been strong on policy design but weak on implementation.”
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“The GCR-EGDP 2030 prioritises high-growth sectors such as digital technologies, global business services, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and the creative economy.”
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“The GCR-EGDP 2030 aims to rebuild Gauteng’s industrial base through reindustrialisation.”
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“The GCR-EGDP 2030 prioritises infrastructure investment in transport, energy, digital infrastructure, and social services.”
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“The GCR-EGDP 2030 introduces structured collaboration mechanisms involving government, business, academia, and civil society.”
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“Motlatjo Moholwa is the head of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED).”
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