The Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone (FTSEZ) is focused on establishing strategic founding clusters and investment opportunities that support industrialisation, innovation, and sustainable economic growth in Limpopo Province. Through sector-focused development initiatives, the FTSEZ aims to position itself as a leading hub for green energy, manufacturing, beneficiation, automotive production, and digital infrastructure development.

One of the key investment opportunities within the FTSEZ is the development of the green energy sector, particularly the manufacturing of hydrogen energy from fuel cells as part of the South African Hydrogen Valley initiative led by the Department of Science and Technology. The zone also supports the production of solar and biomass energy solutions, contributing to South Africa’s transition toward a low-carbon and sustainable energy economy.

The FTSEZ further promotes investment in battery production and refurbishment, as well as the development of a platinum refinery and the beneficiation of related mineral products. These industries leverage the region’s abundant Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) and mineral resources to support value-added industrial processing, export growth, and advanced manufacturing opportunities.

In the manufacturing sector, the FTSEZ supports the production and assembly of green energy automotive components, electric vehicles, trucking components, and industrial machinery used in mining operations. These industries are designed to strengthen local manufacturing capabilities, support the mining value chain, and enhance industrial competitiveness within both local and international markets.

The FTSEZ is designed with long-term growth in mind, offering opportunities for expansion across multiple sectors. With ongoing infrastructure development and increasing investment interest, the SEZ is well-positioned to evolve into a leading industrial hub in the region.