Provinces of South Africa

SPECIAL FEATURE Provinces of South Africa

A snapshot of South Africa’s nine provinces.

Eastern Cape Eastern Cape

Capital: BhishoCapital: Bhisho Main towns: Port Elizabeth, East Main towns: Gqeberha (formerly London, Uitenhage, GraaffPort Elizabeth), East London, Reinet, Mthatha, Grahamstown Kariega (formerly Uitenhage), (Makhanda) Graaff-Reinet, Mthatha, Makhanda Population: 6 916 200 (2015)Population: 6 916 200 (2015) Area: 168 966km² (13.8% Area: 168 966km² (13.8% of South Africa) of South Africa) Premier: Premier: Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane (ANC) Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane (ANC) Key sectors: Automotive, Key sectors: Automotive, agriculture, agri-processing, agriculture, agro-processing, forestry, finance, retail, tourism, forestry, finance, retail, tourism, renewable energy. renewable energy. Infrastructure: Coega Industrial Infrastructure: Coega Industrial Development Zone, East London Development Zone, East London Industrial Development Zone, Industrial Development Zone, ports of East London, Port ports of East London, Port Elizabeth and Ngqura, airports at Elizabeth and Ngqura, airports at Port Elizabeth and East London. Gqeberha and East London. Notable tourism assets: Addo Notable tourism assets: Addo Elephant National Park, Mountain Elephant National Park, Mountain Zebra National Park, Wild Coast, Zebra National Park, Wild Coast, Jeffreys Bay, National Arts Festival. Jeffreys Bay, National Arts Festival. Provincial government website: Provincial government website: www.ecprov.gov.za www.ecprov.gov.za Eastern Cape Development Eastern Cape Development Corporation: www.ecdc.co.zaCorporation: www.ecdc.co.za

Free State Free State

Capital: BloemfonteinCapital: Bloemfontein Main towns: Welkom, Sasolburg, Main towns: Welkom, Sasolburg, Parys, Kroonstad Parys, Kroonstad Population: 2 817 900 (2015)Population: 2 817 900 (2015) Area: 129 825km² (10.6% Area: 129 825km² (10.6% of South Africa) of South Africa) Premier: Premier: Sefora Hixsonia Ntombela (ANC) Sefora Hixsonia Ntombela (ANC) Key sectors: Agriculture, Key sectors: Agriculture, agri-processing, chemical agro-processing, chemical manufacturing, mining, transport manufacturing, mining, transport and logistics. and logistics. Infrastructure: Maluti-A-Phofung Infrastructure: Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone, Bram Special Economic Zone, Bram Fischer International Airport, Fischer International Airport, University of the Free State, University of the Free State, Central University of Technology, Central University of Technology, N8 Corridor. N8 Corridor. Notable tourism assets: Vaal Notable tourism assets: Vaal River, Gariep Dam, Golden Gate River, Gariep Dam, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Cherry Highlands National Park, Cherry Festival, Mangaung African Festival, Mangaung African Cultural Festival (Macufe). Cultural Festival (Macufe). Provincial government website: Provincial government website: www.freestateonline.fs.gov.za www.freestateonline.fs.gov.za Free State Development Free State Development Corporation: www.fdc.co.zaCorporation: www.fdc.co.za

Gauteng Gauteng

Capital: JohannesburgCapital: Johannesburg Main towns: Tshwane Main towns: Tshwane (including (including Pretoria), Ekurhuleni, Pretoria), Ekurhuleni, VanderbijlVanderbijlpark, Roodepoort park, Roodepoort Population: 13 200 300 (2015) Population: 13 200 300 (2015) Area: 18 178km² (1.5% Area: 18 178km² (1.5% of South Africa) of South Africa) Premier: Premier: David Makhura (ANC) David Makhura (ANC) Key sectors: Financial and Key sectors: Financial and banking, banking, manufacturing, trade, manufacturing, trade, creative creative industries, media. industries, media. Infrastructure: OR Tambo Infrastructure: OR Tambo International Airport, Gautrain, International Airport, ORT Special major universities and research Economic Zone, Gautrain, major institutions, large convention universities and research institucentres, FNB Stadium (Soccer City). tions, large convention centres, FNB Stadium (Soccer City). Notable tourism assets: Cradle of Humankind, Apartheid Museum, Notable tourism assets: Cradle of Constitution Hill, Magaliesberg, Humankind, Apartheid Museum, Soweto tours, Dinokeng. Constitution Hill, Magaliesberg, Soweto tours, Dinokeng. Provincial government website: www.gauteng.gov.za Provincial government website: Gauteng Growth and www.gauteng.gov.za Development Agency: Gauteng Growth and Developwww.ggda.co.za ment Agency: www.ggda.co.za

KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Capital: PietermaritzburgCapital: Pietermaritzburg Main towns: Durban, Newcastle, Main towns: Durban, Newcastle, Ballito, Port Shepstone, Ballito, Port Shepstone, Empangeni, Ulundi Empangeni, Ulundi Population: 10 919 100 (2015)Population: 10 919 100 (2015) Area: 125 755km² (7.7% Area: 125 755km² (7.7% of of South Africa) South Africa) Premier: Premier: Sihle Zikalala (ANC) Sihle Zikalala (ANC) Key sectors: Chemicals, dissolving Key sectors: Chemicals, dissolving pulp manufacture, sugar, forestry, pulp manufacture, sugar, forestry, automotive, textiles and footwear, automotive, textiles and footwear, mining, oil and gas, logistics. mining, oil and gas, logistics. Infrastructure: King Shaka Infrastructure: King Shaka International Airport, Dube International Airport, Dube TradePort, TradePort, Richards Bay Industrial Richards Bay Industrial Development Development Zone, ports of Zone, ports of Richards Bay and Richards Bay and Durban, Albert Durban, Albert Luthuli International Luthuli International Convention Convention Centre Complex. Centre Complex. Notable tourism assets: Hluhluwe-Notable tourism assets: HluhluweiMfolozi Park, the Drakensberg iMfolozi Park, the Drakensberg mountains, iSimangilso Wetlands mountains, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Durban beaches, South Coast, Park, Durban beaches, South Zulu cultural heritage, historical battlefields. Coast, Zulu cultural heritage, historical battlefields. Provincial government website: www.kznonline.gov.za Trade and Investment KwaZuluNatal: www.tikzn.co.za Provincial government website: www.kznonline.gov.za Trade and Investment KwaZuluNatal: www.tikzn.co.za

Limpopo Limpopo

Capital: PolokwaneCapital: Polokwane Main towns: Musina, Main towns: Musina, Ba-Phalabora, Ba-Phalabora, Bela-Bela, Bela-Bela, Steelpoort, Tzaneen, Steelpoort, Tzaneen, Thohoyandou Thohoyandou Population: 5 726 800 (2015)Population: 5 726 800 (2015) Area: 125 755km² (10.2% Area: 125 755km² (10.2% of of South Africa) South Africa) Premier: Premier: Chupu Stanley Mathabatha (ANC) Chupu Stanley Mathabatha (ANC) Key sectors: Mining, agriculture, Key sectors: Mining, agriculture, tourism, logistics. tourism, logistics. Infrastructure: Musina-Makhado Infrastructure: Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone, Special Economic Zone, N1 Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special highway and rail network, new Economic Zone, N1 highway and Medupi power station. rail network, new Medupi power station. Notable tourism assets: Kruger Notable tourism assets: Kruger National Park, Mapungubwe National Park, Mapungubwe Heritage Site, Makapans Valley, World Heritage Site, Makapans Marula Festival, Waterberg Valley, Marula Festival, Waterberg Biosphere. Biosphere. Provincial government website: www.limpopo.gov.za Limpopo Economic Development Agency: www.lieda.gov.za Provincial government website: www.limpopo.gov.zaLimpopo Economic Development Agency: www.lieda.gov.za

Mpumalanga Mpumalanga

Capital: MbombelaCapital: Mbombela Main towns: Emalahleni, Main towns: Emalahleni, Middelburg, Sabie, Lydenburg Middelburg, Sabie, Lydenburg Population: 4 283 900 (2015) Area: 76 495km² (6.3% of South Africa) Population: 4 283 900 (2015) Area: 76 495km² (6.3% of South Africa) Premier: Premier: Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane (ANC) Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane (ANC) Key sectors: Agriculture, forestry, mining, steel manufacturing, Key sectors: Agriculture, forestry, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, mining, steel manufacturing, power generation, tourism. petrochemicals, pulp and paper, power generation, tourism. Infrastructure: Nkomazi Special Infrastructure: Nkomazi Special Economic Zone, Mbombela Economic Zone, Mbombela International Fresh Produce International Fresh Produce Market, Maputo Development Market, Maputo Development Corridor, Kruger Mpumalanga Corridor, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. International Airport. Notable tourism assets: Kruger Notable tourism assets: Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, National Park, Blyde River Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains Canyon, Barberton Makhonjwa (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Mountains (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Provincial government website: www.mpumalanga.gov.za Provincial government website: Mpumalanga Economic Growth www.mpumalanga.gov.za Agency: www.mega.gov.za Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency: www.mega.gov.za

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Northern Cape Northern Cape

Capital: Kimberley Capital: KimberleyMain towns: Douglas, Upington, Main towns: Douglas, Upington, De Aar, Port Nolloth, Colesberg De Aar, Port Nolloth, Colesberg Population: 1 185 600 (2015) Population: 1 185 600 (2015)Area: 372 889km² (30.5% of Area: 372 889km² (30.5% South Africa) of South Africa) Premier: Premier: Dr Zamani Saul (ANC) Dr Zamani Saul (ANC) Key sectors: Agriculture, mining, Key sectors: Agriculture, mining, renewable energy, astronomy. renewable energy, astronomy. Infrastructure: Upington Special Economic Zone, Sol Plaatje Infrastructure: Upington Special University, Vaalharts Irrigation Economic Zone, Sol Plaatje Scheme, Square Kilometre Array University, Vaalharts Irrigation telescope project, Namakwa Scheme. Special Economic Zone (proposed). Notable tourism assets: Six Notable tourism assets: Six national parks including the national parks including the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Orange River, spring flower Orange River, spring flower displays, diamond routes. displays, diamond routes. Provincial government website: Provincial government website: www.northern-cape.gov.za www.northern-cape.gov.za Department of Economic Department of Economic Development and Tourism: Development and Tourism: www.northern-cape.gov.za/dedat www.northern-cape.gov.za/dedat

North West North West

Capital: Mahikeng Capital: MahikengMain towns: Klerksdorp, Main towns: Klerksdorp, Rustenburg, Brits, Potchefstroom Rustenburg, Brits, Potchefstroom Population: 3 707 000 (2015) Area: 104 882km² (8.6% of Population: 3 707 000 (2015)South Africa) Area: 104 882km² (8.6% of South Africa) Premier: Premier: Professor Tebogo Job Bushy Maape (ANC) Mokgoro (ANC) Key sectors: Mining, agriculture, Key sectors: Mining, agriculture, agri-processing, automotive agri-processing, automotive components. components. Infrastructure: Hartbeespoort Infrastructure: Hartbeespoort Dam, Pelindaba nuclear research Dam, Pelindaba nuclear research unit, North West University, unit, North West University, Bakwena Platinum Highway. Bakwena Platinum Highway. Notable tourism assets: Sun City, Mmbatho Palms Hotel Casino Notable tourism assets: Sun City, Convention Resort, Pilanesberg Mmbatho Palms Hotel Casino National Park, 18 luxury lodges in Convention Resort, Pilanesberg Madikwe Game Reserve. National Park, 18 luxury lodges in Madikwe Game Reserve. Provincial government website: Provincial government website: www.nwpg.gov.za www.nwpg.gov.za North West Development North West Development Corporation: www.nwdc.co.za Corporation: www.nwdc.co.za

Western Cape Western Cape

Capital: Cape Town Capital: Cape TownMain towns: Stellenbosch, Main towns: Stellenbosch, George, Plettenberg Bay, Beaufort George, Plettenberg Bay, Beaufort West, Oudtshoorn, Worcester, West, Oudtshoorn, Worcester, Malmesbury Malmesbury Population: 6 200 100 (2015) Population: 6 200 100 (2015)Area: 129 462km² (10.6% of Area: 129 462km² (10.6% South Africa) of South Africa) Premier: Premier: Alan Winde (DA) Alan Winde (DA) Key sectors: Agriculture, agriKey sectors: Agriculture, agriprocessing, wine and grapes, processing, wine and grapes, financial services, manufacturing, financial services, manufacturing, tourism, oil and gas, boatbuilding. tourism, oil and gas, boatbuilding. Infrastructure: Ports of Cape Town, Infrastructure: Ports of Cape Saldanha and Mossel Bay, Mossgas Town, Saldanha and Mossel Bay, oil-to-gas refinery, Cape Town Mossgas oil-to-gas refinery, Cape International Airport, Cape Town Town International Airport, Cape International Convention Centre, Town International Convention Koeberg nuclear power station. Centre, Koeberg nuclear power Notable tourism assets: Table station. Mountain, Garden Route National Notable tourism assets: Table Park, Karoo National Park, West Mountain, Garden Route National Coast National Park, Kirstenbosch Park, Karoo National Park, West Botanical Gardens, Cape Point, Coast National Park, Kirstenbosch V&A Waterfront, Plettenberg Botanical Gardens, Cape Point, Bay, Route 62, Zeitz Museum of V&A Waterfront, Plettenberg Contemporary Art. Bay, Route 62, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art. Provincial government website: www.westerncape.gov.za Provincial government website: Wesgro: www.wesgro.co.za www.westerncape.gov.za Wesgro: www.wesgro.co.za