Deputy President Paul Mashatile to deliver keynote address at the 6th Limpopo Investment Conference and officiate launch of InvestSA One Stop Shop, Limpopo

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Thursday, 15 October 2026, deliver the keynote address at the 6th Limpopo Investment Conference and officiate the launch of the InvestSA One Stop Shop in Limpopo Province. The conference is scheduled to place at The Ranch Hotel, Polokwane in the Capricon District, Limpopo Province.

Hosted by the Limpopo Provincial Government, with the Limpopo Economic Development Agency as the lead agency, the conference will be held under the theme, “From Pledges to Progress: Accelerating Implementation and Unlocking Investment in Limpopo.”

The theme underscores the importance of translating investment commitments into bankable, investment-ready and operational projects that contribute to economic growth, industrialisation, job creation and inclusive development. 

In this regard, the conference brings together government, investors, development finance institutions and other critical stakeholders, to strengthen project preparation, facilitate financing and approvals, improve coordination across government and accelerate the implementation of investment projects.

Since its inception in 2021, it has provided a platform to promote the province, as an investment destination and mobilises capital across strategic economic sectors. Cumulative investment pledges recorded between 2021 and 2025 has accordingly, amounted to R452.38 billion, of which R71.058 billion in investment has been realised, contributing to the creation of 23,968 jobs.

The 2026 conference will place particular emphasis on converting investment pledges into tangible economic outcomes, strengthening investor confidence and addressing constraints that delay project implementation. Priority sectors include mining beneficiation, agro-processing, manufacturing, localisation and industrial development, alongside emerging opportunities in renewable energy, automotive industries, legally compliant cannabis-related activities and digital technology. 

At national level, government led by President Cyril Ramaphosa continue to drive investment initiatives with aim of mobilising R3 trillion in investment by 2030, building on the record of close to R890 billion in commitments secured at the 6th South Africa Investment Conference held in March this year.   

Following the keynote address, Deputy President Mashatile will officiate the launch of the InvestSA One Stop Shop Limpopo, an important initiative aimed at improving the ease of doing business and strengthening investment facilitation in the province.

The facility is designed to provide investors with a centralised platform to access government support services, navigate regulatory and administrative processes, facilitate coordination among relevant institutions, to address investment-related bottlenecks. 

Its establishment reinforces government commitment, to creating an enabling environment for domestic and international investment, accelerating project implementation and supporting sustainable economic growth.

Members of the media are invited to cover the 6th Limpopo Investment Conference and the subsequent launch of the InvestSA One Stop Shop as follows:
Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Time: 08h00
Venue: Makhulu Hall, The Ranch Hotel, Polokwane, Limpopo Province

Media Programme:
07h30: Media arrives at the Ranch Hotel, Polokwane
08h00: Opening of Limpopo Investment Conference
11h15: Welcome address by Premier Phophi Ramathuba
11h40: Keynote Address by Deputy President Mashatile
12h20: Guided walk-about at the Exhibitions 
13h40: Official Launch of the InvestSA One Stop Shop - Limpopo Tourism Agency

For more information and media accreditation please contact, Sam Bopape (The Presidency) on 082 318 5251 or Hitekani Magwedze (Limpopo Dept of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism) on 071 864 8664

Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria