Since 2014, Gauteng has implemented a corridor-based development strategy to promote economic growth, urban integration, and infrastructure investment. The strategy’s primary purpose is to support integrated planning, investment, and economic growth by leveraging the strengths and competitive advantages of different regions within Gauteng.
These corridors are interconnected through a comprehensive network of transport infrastructure, economic hubs, and urban planning initiatives, ensuring seamless connectivity and balanced regional development.
Central Corridor
- Anchored around the economy of the City of Johannesburg.
- Hub for finance, services, ICT and pharmaceutical industries.
Catalytic projects:
- Lanseria Smart City
- Lanseria International Airport expansion
- Revitalisation of inner-city Johannesburg
- Expansion of the Gautrain rail network
- Development of the Braamfontein/Auckland Park Innovation Route
- Construction of the Provincial Government Precinct
- Township economic revitalisation
Eastern Corridor
- Anchored around the economy of the Ekurhuleni Metro.
- Hub for manufacturing, logistics and transport industries.
- Home to the OR Tambo SEZ.
Catalytic projects:
- Aerotropolis development around ORTIA
- ACSA Midfield Cargo Development
- Tambo Springs Logistics Hub
- PRASA and Transnet rail freight upgrades
- Township economic revitalisation
Northern Corridor
- Anchored around the economy of the Tshwane metro, as the administrative capital of South Africa.
- Home to the proposed Tshwane Automotive SEZ (TASEZ).
- Hub of the automotive, research, development, innovation and knowledge-based economies.
Catalytic projects:
- Automotive City in Rosslyn (Ford and BMW expansions)
- Innovation hubs and research institutions
- Vermeulen Point mixed-use development
- Expansion of government precinct
- Smart city initiatives (e.g. Hammanskraal)
- Township economic revitalisation
Western Corridor
- Includes the economy of the West Rand District Municipality.
- Home to the West Rand Special Economic Zone (WRSEZ).
- Focus on new industries in support of green technology and manufacturing, and new economic nodes.
Catalytic projects:
- West Rand Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
- Merafong Solar Farm
- Tourism infrastructure (Cradle of Humankind)
- Green economy projects (renewable energy, agro-processing)
- Township economic revitalisation
Southern Corridor
- Includes the economy of the Sedibeng District Municipality.
- The location of the proposed Vaal SEZ focused on steel and manufacturing industries. Focus on green hydrogen and agro-processing
- Focus on new industries to support the agricultural sector, tourism, and new economic nodes.
Catalytic projects:
- Vaal River revitalisation project
- Vaal Aerotropolis
- SEZ for steel and manufacturing industries
- Logistics and freight corridor development
- Expansion of tourism along the Vaal River
Contact / enquire
Potential investors who are interested to get involved in any of the above mentioned initiatives, please mention your project(s) of interest and send a brief message of introduction to the GGDA:
