President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 07 April 2026, officiate the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Housing Assistance Reparations at the Sonkombo Sports Field in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal Province.

The launch marks the implementation of housing support for TRC-identified victims and commemorates 30 years of the TRC and the adoption of the Constitution 30 years ago, with a symbolic handover to beneficiaries forming part of the programme.

Established in terms of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was a restorative justice body that investigated apartheid-era human rights violations, facilitated amnesty in certain cases, and provided for victim reparations and reconciliation.

The event will focus on TRC-identified victims eligible for housing assistance and will be supported by political and traditional leadership.

The launch will take place as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 07 April 2026
Time: 10h00
Venue: Sonkombo Sports Field, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal Province

For information on collection of media accreditation, please contact Mr Victor Mateane Phala on 084 888 5162.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
 

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 08 April 2026, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials Ceremony to be held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.

Letters of Credence are official diplomatic documents presented to the President by Heads of  Mission-designate who have been nominated by their respective governments to serve as ambassadors to South Africa.

President Ramaphosa will receive Heads of Mission-Designate from the following 20 countries:

1.⁠ The Republic of Angola
2. Barbados
3. The Republic of Cuba
4. The Kingdom of Denmark
5. The Republic of Ghana
6. The Republic of Haiti
7. The Hellenic Republic 
8. The Republic of Hungary
9. The Republic of Lebanon
10. Malaysia
11. The Republic of Mauritius 
12. The Republic of Mozambique 
13. The Republic of Namibia
14. The Republic of Niger
15. The Kingdom of Norway
16. The Republic of the Philippines 
17. The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic 
18.⁠ ⁠Ukraine
19. The United States of America 
20. The Republic of Zimbabwe  
 
Media are invited to cover the credentials ceremony as follows: 

Date: Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Time: 10h00 (accredited media to arrive at 08h00)
Venue: Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, Pretoria

NOTE TO MEDIA: Due to space limitations, the proceedings will be live-streamed on The Presidency social media platforms. Media accreditation will be open for only 1 hour on a first come, first served basis.

Media RSVPs should be directed to Ndivhuwo Kharivhe on ndivhuwo@presidency.gov.za and cc Shadi Baloyi on Shadi@presidency.gov.za

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Programme Directors;
Bishop Marcelo Pires, Mrs Pires, and the entire Leadership of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God;
Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Ms Faith Mazibuko here present;
Deputy Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr  Loyiso Masuku;
Leaders of Government;
Deputy Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Ms Steve Letsike;
Member of the African National Congress National Executive Committee (ANC NEC), Comrade Bathabile Dlamini, and Leaders of the ANC in Johannesburg and Gauteng, led by Mam Winnie Ngwenya;
Religious Leaders;
Fellow South Africans.

Bazalwane! 

I greet you all in the wonderful name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ngiyanibingelela nonke egameni elihle leNkosi yethu uJesu Kristu).

I stand before you today deeply conscious of my roots in the church. I grew up in a Christian household where faith was a way of life. My father was a Bishop, and as children we were all expected to serve.

I myself served as a church secretary and a Sunday school teacher. In fact, all of us were given names inspired by the great leaders of the Bible, hence my name, Paulus. 

These foundations shaped my values, my understanding of service, and my respect for the role of the church in society.

It is from this foundation that I speak today with honesty and responsibility about the challenges our people face, particularly in local government service delivery. 

In many communities, infrastructure is deteriorating, services are unreliable, and trust in local leadership has been weakened. This reality calls for renewal, practical renewal, ethical renewal, and leadership renewal.

As Government, we are committed to a programme of renewal at the local level, and we know that this work cannot succeed without the people. 

We therefore reaffirm our commitment to work closely with the church, communities, and social partners to resolve service delivery challenges and restore dignity and accountability.

Central to this renewal is leadership that serves. We are committed to appointing mayoral candidates and councillors who are ethical, capable, and rooted in their communities. 

Leaders who resonate with the people and who work with communities to solve problems. Local government must once again become responsive, credible, and people centered.

Our message is clear: we will fix local government together with the people.

This gathering reminds us that renewal begins with service. As the Gospel of Matthew teaches us, true leadership is not about being served but about serving others with humility and sacrifice.

On this Good Friday, we stand before the Cross—a powerful symbol of renewal. Through sacrifice came redemption; through suffering came restoration; through death came new life. This message speaks directly to our national renewal.

South Africa’s freedom was secured by leaders who understood that renewal requires courage and selflessness.

President Nelson Mandela taught us that progress is not born of comfort but of unwavering commitment to justice and service.

Today, our task is to renew that commitment by confronting poverty, unemployment, corruption, Gender Based Violence and Femicide, and the breakdown of families and communities. These challenges require moral clarity and collective effort.

Your theme, “The Family at the Foot of the Cross," calls us to renew the family as the first site of care, discipline, and healing. Strong families remain the foundation of resilient communities and a stable nation.

The church is central to this renewal—as a moral compass, a source of healing, and a defender of the vulnerable. It must continue to speak out against violence, abuse, and injustice, while offering guidance, mentorship, and hope, especially to women and young people.

As Government, we value partnership with the church that is constructive and principled. The church must remain an independent moral voice, speaking truth to power while working with us in the shared task of nation building.

Allow me to conclude by urging you to pray for renewal of hearts, of leadership, of communities, and of our nation. 

Together,  let us pray for peace in South Africa, across Africa, and throughout the world.

On this Good Friday, may we leave here renewed in purpose, committed to service, and united in action to build a better South Africa.

Amandla Ngawethu.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his well wishes to South Africa's Christian community during the Easter weekend. 

"For South Africa’s diverse Christian denominations and for Christians around the world, the Resurrection of Christ serves as a powerful call to personal renewal; and is an integral part of faith. This timeless message of retaining hope amidst uncertainty resonates with us all,” President Ramaphosa said.

This weekend, the President will join congregants from the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) at their annual Easter celebrations in Moria, Limpopo.

The President says: "The Easter weekend was a welcome break and a time for reconnecting with family and friends.

“No matter where we may be this weekend, let us take to heart the Easter message by observing ubuntu, empathy and tolerance - in our communities, in social gatherings, on the roads and above all, in our homes."

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for a period of five years with effect from 1 May 2026.

President Ramaphosa has made this appointment in terms of section 6 of the South African Revenue Service Act of 1997, following an unanimous recommendation by a selection panel convened by Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana.

Dr Makhubu, who has held the position of Deputy Commissioner: Taxpayer Engagement & Operations since 2023, succeeds Commissioner Edward Kieswetter whose two-year contract ends on 30 April 2026.

The incoming Commissioner is a seasoned public and private sector executive with more than 17 years of senior leadership experience spanning tax administration, commercial, finance and operations management.

He has worked in complex, regulated and large-scale organisations across multiple industries including fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), mining, power generation and public revenue services.

Dr Makhubu has worked on the formulation of the SARS strategic direction since 2020 and has actively worked to implement the Vision 2024 strategy together with the current Commissioner.

The implementation of Vision 2024 achieved revenue collections with a compounded annual growth rate of 7.6% while voluntary compliance increased by 3.4 percentage points.

President Ramaphosa congratulates Dr Makhubu on his appointment to lead the revenue service as the institution that provides the financial resources necessary for the Government to function, fund infrastructure, and pay for social services.

President Ramaphosa has also expressed his appreciation and high regard for Commissioner Kieswetter’s incisive and innovative leadership that has positioned SARS as a critical enabler of fiscal stability, social delivery, trade facilitation, and the enablement of domestic and foreign investment.

President Ramaphosa says the change in the leadership of SARS shows how sound succession planning contributes to the capability of the State.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.

The details of the briefing are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 02 April 2026
Time: 10h00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Tshedimosetso House, Hatfield, Pretoria    

Live streaming details:

Facebook: http://facebook.com/GovernmentZA
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GovernmentZA 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GovernmentZA

Media enquiries: Nomonde Mnukwa, Acting Government Spokesperson, on 083 653 7485 or William Baloyi, Deputy Government Spokesperson, on 083 390 7147

Issued by: Government Communication and Information System
Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes the South African Jewish community a Chag Pesach Kasher v'Sameach as they celebrate the festival of Pesach, which begins today, Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

The President said: “The Pesach holiday reminds us all to cherish freedom. We pray alongside you for freedom for all peoples, and for peace. We value the Jewish community and are enriched by your role in our society. We wish you a time of strong connection to family and community. Good yomtov to all.”

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

At the invitation of Bishop Marcelo Pires, His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, will on Friday, 03 April 2026, attend the Amandla Ngawethu Good Friday church service of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) to be held at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province.

The Deputy President has been tasked by the President to lead Government’s interaction with the Inter-Faith communities across South Africa as a champion of the country’s social cohesion and nation-building initiatives. 

The 2026 theme, “The Family at the Foot of the Cross”, focuses on strengthening the family unit and empowering communities to break cycles of violence, abuse, conflict and social fragmentation.
 
The event further highlights the role of faith-based organisations in promoting social cohesion, crime prevention and community resilience.

Although Deputy President Mashatile has, in this role, traversed the length and breadth of the country, attending various congregations and worshipping with various religious denominations, including the Muslim, Hindu, Christian and African Churches communities, it will be the first time that he attends the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God easter service in his capacity as the Deputy President of the Republic.

The Deputy President will be joined by the Premier of Gauteng, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, the Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Ms Faith Mazibuko, as well as senior government officials. 

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:
Date: Friday, 03 August 2026
Time: 10h00 (Media to arrive from 08h00 onwards)
Venue: Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg 

Members of the media are requested to RSVP to Ms Tshiamo Selomo on 066 118 1505 by end of day tomorrow.

Media enquiries:  Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840 or Ms Nametso Mofokeng, UCKG Spokesperson on 082 478 5941

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Distinguished delegates, esteemed investors, business leaders, and partners, 

This conference has demonstrated that our economy is entering a new phase of growth. 

Having witnessed and heard the announcement of commitments of investment that will be made in our country, I can confidently say there is a strong case for investment in South Africa today. 

Through the structural reform agenda, we have brought about a new era of hope and promise for South Africa, and positioned our economy as one of the leading destinations for investment in emerging markets. 

The pledges made today have highlighted many of our unique advantages – a sophisticated financial sector, deep capital markets, unparalleled wind and solar energy resources, cutting-edge digital infrastructure, and above all a young and growing population. 

But more importantly, South Africa is a constitutional democracy whose supreme law is the Constitution. The rule of law is central to South Africa’s constitutional democracy. It underpins legal certainty, rights protection and accountable government; and is essential for social justice and economic development. 

The cumulative value of the pledges made at this conference are the highest we have achieved since the first South Africa Investment Conference. It is also the highest number of projects. 

Much of this is domestic capital—demonstrating the strong and growing confidence of South African investors in our own economy. 

Investors from offshore-based companies have also increased phenomenally, adding to our foreign direct investment (FDI) flows. 

We have also seen significant participation from development finance institutions. 

These investments span across all nine provinces, affirming their potential as engine rooms of growth. 

In KwaZulu-Natal, Toyota will be investing R10,4 billion in preparing for the energy transition in the automotive sector. 

In Mpumalanga and the Free State, Sasol has committed R60 billion to upgrade their plants and to deploy the latest technologies. 

In Limpopo, Valterra Platinum is investing in new mining shafts, a smelter and other operations, providing key inputs for the products of the future. 

In the Northern Cape as well as the Hillside smelter in KwaZulu-Natal, South32 is investing R3,9 billion in rail infrastructure upgrades at their manganese mines. 

In Gauteng and the Western Cape, Actom, a black owned electrotechnical manufacturing company, is investing R250 million in equipment to support grid expansion, including transformers, high voltage equipment and batteries for energy storage. 

In the Eastern and Western Cape, Teleperformance is investing R145 million in global business services, an investment that will create 2 600 jobs. 

In North West, Mulilo is investing R14,8 billion in a total of four renewable energy projects in the province as well as in the Free State and the Western Cape. 

As government we are more than coming to the party, matching our commitment to sustained reform with capital with the largest infrastructure investment intervention in our country’s history. 

The task before us is to double fixed investment that is currently at 15 per cent for a sustained period of time. 

The reality is that even as we have progress to celebrate, we are still a long way off from meeting our growth targets. 

South Africa’s investment case is not in doubt, and the reform agenda has proven to be consistent and measurable. 

But there is a gap between improved sentiment on one hand, and greater capital deployment that translates to strong growth and jobs on the other. 

The structural reform agenda is irreversible, and firmly embedded within the state. 

It is supported by strong and robust regulatory architecture that act as guardrails and ensure predictability for investors. 

We have anchored the reform agenda to ensure lasting, measurable change. 

We must now leverage its momentum to close the gaps, together. 

I wish to acknowledge the leadership and decisive contribution of business to South Africa’s economic recovery. 

This contribution has not been peripheral, but instrumental. 

When the sixth administration took office in 2019, we were determined to build a government that was open to collaboration and to finding shared solutions to common problems. 

We extended the hand of partnership to the private sector. This was met by a willingness to engage, to take us at our word, and to support the reform agenda. 

When we launched the first national investment drive with a target of R1.2 trillion, the private sector responded with billions of rands in investment pledges to support growth, job creation and industrial expansion. 

In 2020, we worked together across society to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, to stabilise the economy and to protect jobs. 

When we announced the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP), business rallied alongside us to design initiatives to support businesses to recover and grow. 

The private sector has supported our efforts to expand employment and skills development, and has to date created more than 200,000 work opportunities for young people through the Youth Employment Service. 

Collaboration with the private sector and other social partners helped shape the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan that has enabled us to mobilise climate finance while safeguarding jobs in affected industries. 

Today, through the Government Business Partnership that is currently in its third phase, we are working together to improve the performance of our logistics system, to achieve long-term energy security, and to deal decisively with crime and corruption. 

This collaboration reflects a deep and maturing partnership, and a uniquely South African approach to mobilising the skills, energy and talent that we have in abundance. 

We are determined to sustain the momentum we have built, with a single-minded focus on achieving more rapid and inclusive growth. 

That includes reforming our criminal justice system and tackling crime and corruption, so that businesses can invest and operate without fear. 

We are deploying multidisciplinary teams to dismantle organised crime networks and root out police who are complicit in working with criminals - while strengthening the independence and capability of agencies such as the Special Investigating Unit, the National Prosecuting Authority and the Hawks to investigate and prosecute corruption. 

Soon we will be establishing a new criminal justice reform initiative modelled on the success of Operation Vulindlela in advancing economic reform. It will focus on organised crime, corruption, the illicit economy, and illegal firearms. 

By the middle of this year we will also be finalising the new Public Procurement Act regulations that will enable us to root out corruption in public procurement. 

We have come a long way in a short space of time. 

Ten years ago, we were in the throes of state capture. Our economy was stagnating, and policy uncertainty was higher than ever before. 

Today, the green shoots of renewal are emerging. We have turned a corner. And confidence in our economic trajectory is rising. 

Our task now is to build on this progress, to create a dynamic and thriving economy and a more inclusive society. 

We will not rest until it is complete, and until every South African benefits from the fruit of economic progress. 

We invite you to continue walking this journey with us, not only as investors, but as long-term partners in South Africa’s development. 

You are not merely investing in an economy, you are investing in a nation determined to grow, transform, and succeed. 

I would like to thank our generous sponsors for stepping up to support this conference.
• Afreximbank 
• Anglo American 
• African Rainbow Minerals 
• Coca Cola 
• The Development Bank of Southern Africa 
• DP World 
• Eskom 
• Google 
• MTN 
• Naspers 
• The National Empowerment Fund 
• Transnet 
• South 32 
• Uber 
• Vodacom 

I would like to also thank the Department of Trade and Industry led by Minister Tau, the leadership of InvestSA, Infrastructure South Africa, the Industrial Development Corporation, Brand SA, Transnet, and all our partners for their hard work. 

We are pleased that labour participate in today’s deliberations. They are an essential part of the government/business labour partnership. 

This has been an exemplary conference. The feedback I have been getting from you in this room that it has really been the best-organised, with productive, targeted, outcomes-based sessions and an extremely high quality of speakers. Well, as a speaker, I agree! 

Just as was evidenced by our hosting of the G20 Summit and B20 Summit last year, South Africa is up there with the best in the world when it comes to organising international events of this nature. We thank you for this valuable feedback. 

As we leave this conference, let us carry forward the momentum. 

This is just the start, we still have much farther to go. Let us turn commitments into projects on the ground and translate plans to progress. 

South Africa is rising. 

Those who see our economy’s potential and invest now will be rewarded in years to come. 

We look forward to walking this journey of growth and change with you until the next investment conference. 

I thank you.
 

Programme Directors, Ms Nozipho Tshabalala and Mr Mpho Tsedu;
The Honourable Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau; 
Ministers and Deputy Ministers present; 
Business Leaders and Investor Representatives; 
Directors-General and Senior Government Officials; 
Distinguished Guests; 
Ladies and Gentlemen;

Good Evening, 

It is my honour to welcome you to this gala dinner after what has been a truly remarkable day of dialogue, partnership, and vision at the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC). 

This Conference has once again affirmed that South Africa’s growth and recovery depend on robust partnerships between government, business, labour, and society.

What made this day truly exceptional was the unity we witnessed among our partners, and the way our nation spoke in one voice. A voice of reform, a voice of resilience, and a voice ready to explore new frontiers of investment.

As we gather here tonight, we are anchoring that voice even deeper. We are not only celebrating the commitments announced today, but we are also committing ourselves to the journey ahead.

The steps that we took this afternoon are the results of a journey that began in 2018 under the leadership and vision of His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa when we launched the first South Africa Investment Conference. 

His vision positioned this Conference not as a talk shop, but as a delivery focused platform to mobilise investment, unblock constraints, and drive implementation. 

Ever since, the Investment Conference has been anchored in a practical social compact that recognises the government as a creator of an enabling environment, while the private sector brings capital, skills and innovation.

In his keynote address this morning, the President reminded us that innovation and credibility are the foundations of confidence, and that our economy has remained financially stable. He noted that investors seek strong, resilient, and reform-oriented destinations, which South Africa embodies. "As investors, you are looking to investment destinations that have strong fundamentals, that are resilient, credible, and reform-oriented and the South African economy meets this criteria".

As President Ramaphosa noted, South Africa Investment conference stands at the crossroads of opportunity and ambition, ready to turn pledges into projects on the ground. This is why our focus has shifted decisively from commitments to implementation, from policy intent to measurable outcomes. 

Similarly, Minister Parks Tau framed the scene, reminding us that reform is not abstract policy but the lived reality of investors, workers, and communities. Minister Ramokgopa and our telecommunications partners showed how energy and digital infrastructure serve as catalysts for competitiveness, and how the power and data grid together form the backbone of our future economy.

Through a series of panel discussions, the opportunities in energy and critical minerals were examined, emphasizing South Africa's strategic advantages in platinum, manganese, and chrome within the global clean energy transition. 

Additionally, sessions addressed topics such as innovative financing, agritech, tourism, high-value manufacturing, and institutional oversight, reinforcing the message that South Africa is open for business and ready to deliver. Regional economic diplomacy sessions showcased South Africa as a gateway to Africa, while TED-style talks highlighted themes of digital transformation, green skills, creative industries, and health-tech innovation.

All the sessions we had were not a collection of standalone sessions. Rather, they built a coherent narrative: reform credibility, investor confidence, deployable opportunities and global partnerships.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Allow me to echo that message tonight, that without an inch of doubt, South Africa is a premier investment destination, offering high returns through its role as Africa's most industrialised, diversified economy and a gateway to the continent.
In other words, as Minister Tau has said, “South Africa does not ask you to take a leap of faith”. 

We invite you to join a journey already in motion, with results already unfolding. Partner in our digital economy, and you will connect Africa’s youth to opportunity.

As a nation, we are experiencing a resurgence characterised by the integration of reforms, enhancement of institutions, and the restoration of stability in critical economic sectors.
Our country remains one of the most diversified economies on the African continent, and we see our economic future as inseparable from that of Africa. 

Of the more than 50 countries represented here, the majority are African. This reflects our shared understanding: African cooperation and integration are essential to sustained growth. 

This is the essence of our theme: Invest. Partner. Prosper.
Our engagement aligns directly with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area, which seeks to create a single African market, deepen industrialisation, and build regional value chains. 

Through the AfCFTA, investors gain access to a continental market of 1.4 billion people, while our partnerships span Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.

Ladies and Gentlemen, 

In the context of shifting global geopolitical and economic dynamics, Africa’s unity presents a strategic opportunity. As global value chains are re-organised, Africa offers scale, resources, a growing consumer base, and a youthful population. To harness this potential, we must strengthen regional integration, beginning with our immediate region.

South Africa is committed to consolidating SACU and deepening integration within SADC, a region of more than 150 million people, with significant potential for industrial expansion, infrastructure development, and cross border investment.

I must also indicate that South Africa is a nation that has proven resilience. Against global headwinds, from the pandemic to energy constraints we mobilised R1.5 trillion in commitments between 2018 and 2023, exceeding our target. More than R600 billion has already flowed into factories, mines, call centres, and technology hubs. Jobs have been created, communities uplifted, and industries modernised.

This is the indication that we are committed to policy reform and certainty, to improving the ease of doing business, and to ensuring that investment supports transformation, localisation and sustainable development.

Through Operation Vulindlela, we have unlocked grid access, streamlined water licensing, opened freight logistics to private participation, and reformed visas to boost tourism. 

Our financial governance has been strengthened, earning us our first sovereign credit rating upgrade in nearly two decades and removal from the FATF grey list.

Through continued partnership, we will ensure that investment commitments are translated into projects, projects into productive activity, and productive activity into decent jobs and shared prosperity
South Africa is expanding opportunities through an accelerated energy transition, with renewable generation, green hydrogen, and battery storage becoming realities. Moreover, the nation is advancing its digital transformation with broadband expansion, fintech innovation, and AI infrastructure, establishing itself as Africa’s digital portal.

Additionally, the announcements from platinum and gold clusters to agritech, manufacturing, and services confirm that capital is not waiting for reform to begin. It is flowing into projects already underway. The investment pipeline of R284.8 billion across 66 projects is not a promise; it is a plan in motion.

Tonight, as we share this dinner, let us anchor our message in partnership. Let us commit not only to investment, but to building industries, creating jobs, and shaping futures. Together, we can turn commitments into factories, agreements into technologies, and announcements into livelihoods.

Let us leave here tonight with a shared pledge that the voice we spoke with today will echo tomorrow in boardrooms, in communities, and in the lives of millions of South Africans. Working together, government, business and our African partners, we can shape a future defined by growth, stability and opportunity for all.

In a nutshell, South Africa is implementing reforms. South Africa is building partnerships. South Africa is open for investment.

Let us invest. Let us partner and let us prosper together.

I thank you