South Africa — Special Economic Zones
South Africa has 35 Special Economic Zones, encompassing 24 Special Economic Zones, 8 Industrial Parks, 3 Technology Parks, tracked by SEZ Explorer.
Zone Overview
| Total Zones | 35 |
|---|---|
| Zone Types | 24 Special Economic Zones, 8 Industrial Parks, 3 Technology Parks |
| Region | Africa |
Zones in South Africa (35 total)
- OR Tambo SEZ — Johannesburg (near OR Tambo Airport) (est. 2006)
- Mpumalanga Energy Cluster — Mbombela (est. 2012)
- West Rand Special Economic Zone — Mogale City / Randfontein
- Lanseria Smart City Special Economic Zone — Lanseria
- Atlantis Special Economic Zone — Atlantis (Cape Town) (est. 2018)
- Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone (Freeport Saldanha) — Saldanha Bay (est. 2013)
- Maluti-A-Phofung SEZ — Harrismith (est. 2016)
- Namakwa Special Economic Zone — Aggeneys (est. 2024)
- Tshwane Automotive SEZ — Tshwane (est. 2019)
- KZN Science and Technology Park — Pietermaritzburg (est. 2010)
- Johannesburg Innovation Hub — Johannesburg (est. 2001)
- Coega Special Economic Zone — Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (est. 1999)
- Musina-Makhado SEZ — Musina / Makhado (est. 2017)
- Kimberley Diamond Hub — Kimberley (est. 2021)
- Western Cape Green Tech Park — Cape Town (est. 2018)
- North West Renewable Energy Zone — Rustenburg (est. 2020)
- Limpopo Agro-Processing Hub — Polokwane (est. 2012)
- Boegoebaai Special Economic Zone — Boegoebaai
- Wild Coast Special Economic Zone — Mbizana
- uThukela Special Economic Zone — Ladysmith
- Nelson Mandela Bay Logistics Park — Port Elizabeth (est. 2006)
- Polokwane Agro-processing Park — Polokwane (est. 2018)
- North West Platinum Corridor — Rustenburg (est. 2017)
- Gqeberha Automotive Cluster — Gqeberha (est. 2014)
- Vaal Special Economic Zone — Vanderbijlpark (est. 2026)
- Mpumalanga Timber and Forestry Hub — Nelspruit (est. 2011)
- Richards Bay SEZ — Richards Bay (est. 2014)
- Cape Town Industrial Park — Cape Town (est. 1998)
- Gauteng Automotive Industrial Park — Pretoria (est. 2015)
- Northern Cape Mining and Minerals Park — Kimberley (est. 2014)
View all 35 zones in South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Special Economic Zones are there in South Africa?
South Africa has 35 Special Economic Zones registered on SEZ Explorer.
What types of economic zones exist in South Africa?
South Africa's zone ecosystem includes 24 Special Economic Zones, 8 Industrial Parks, 3 Technology Parks.
What is a notable Special Economic Zone in South Africa?
OR Tambo SEZ is one of the economic zones in South Africa, located in Johannesburg (near OR Tambo Airport).