Mashatile: 'Clean up Gauteng, curb crime to unlock R300 billion investment potential'

By Siyabonga Sithole | Published Apr 3, 2025

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on Gauteng to transform itself through infrastructure development, crime reduction, and a 'clean city campaign' to secure R300 billion in investments. Speaking at the inaugural Gauteng Investment Conference, Mashatile emphasised that the province's role as South Africa's economic powerhouse, contributing 35% to national GDP, makes its revitalisation critical for achieving the country's 3% growth target.