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Top Investment Destination: Free State Province

A strategically positioned investment destination in Southern Africa

Opportunities exist in key sectors of this region and its strategic location at the confluence of major logistics arterials and corridors such as the R30, N1, N6, N5, N8 and N3, makes the transportation of goods economically viable.

Business & Investment Opportunities

Airport development node to facilitate property development opportunities

The Airport Development Node site is a mixed-use development precinct, focused on both office/commercial precincts and residential opportunities.

Combined tourism and farming project seeks investment partners

The project incorporates the development of accommodation, tourism and game farming as well as sheep farming on a 395 hectare farm in the Free State.

Centrally located industrial property available for development

SEZ strategically located on the N3 national road as part of the Free State leg of the massive Durban–Free State–Gauteng logistics and industrial corridor.

Untapped tourism investment opportunities in the Free State

The Free State Province is home to several strategic and unique natural and cultural assets that offer significant opportunities for tourism investment through strategic partnerships.

Opportunities for investors in precinct redevelopment

Waaihoek Precinct is located immediately to the south of Bloemfontein CBD. Project funding is needed for the redevelopment of the precinct to unlock the area's significant heritage value and tourism potential.

Redevelopment of Phakisa Raceway

The Phakisa Raceway is the only oval speedway in Africa. The intended project will redevelop the Phakisa Raceway and improve its standards in line with Motorsport South Africa (MSA) regulations.

Free State Investment Prospectus

Free State Business Journal

Key Sector Insights

Key Entities

Free State Development Corporation (FDC)

The Free State Development Corporation (FDC) is the official economic development agency for the Free State Province of South Africa.

As a specialist economic development agency, the FDC was formed to offer the people of the Free State and potential investors in the province a wide selection of services.

 

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Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA)

The DESTEA’s mandate is “To create and enabling environment for sustainable growth through economic development and environmental oversight.” 

 

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Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP-SEZ)

The main objective of Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone is to establish manufacturing opportunities and to create a regional and international trade environment.

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Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority

The mission of the Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority is to promote legally compliant, responsible, sustainable and transformed gaming and liquor industries through effective licensing, regulating and reporting on the activities of the industries, and to market and promote the Free State province as a tourist destination of choice.

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Events

Free State Investment Conference

The Free State Investment Conference is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and industry experts in the investment field. This one-day event will highlight the province's unique investment opportunities across key economic sectors.

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Invest in the Free State

Contact the Free State investment facilitation team to discuss business and investment opportunities in the region: