Estate Living Magazine Connection - Issue 43 July 2019 | Page 34

I N V E S T Coega has been designated as the best SEZ in Africa, in terms of investment promotion and performance, and it is among the seven SEZs worldwide (and the only one in Africa) that has been earmarked by the World Bank and London School of Economics as a successful model or case study for SEZ development. Location Coega is located 25km north of the coastal city of Port Elizabeth, which is close to the Addo Elephant National Park, numerous private game lodges and the adventurous Wild Coast. There are fabulous opportunities for a superb lifestyle on estates in and around the city. The spectacular beaches become your playground at the Sardinia Bay Golf and Wildlife Resort or the Royalston Coastal Wildlife Estate, while the Wedgewood Golf Estate is ideal for those preferring to be closer to town. coega.co.za EKURHULENI AEROTROPOLIS Johannesburg is the mineral, industrial and economic powerhouse of South Africa, and Ekurhuleni is the powerhouse of Johannesburg. Built around Africa’s biggest airport and principal hub, OR Tambo, and close to rail and road networks extending to the rest of South Africa, as well as neighbouring countries to the north and east, Ekurhuleni really is a hub in every sense of the word. & D E V E L O P Airport to airlines from all over Africa, and the latter because of a concerted effort by the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency to develop local beneficiation of mineral resources such as gold, platinum and diamonds. The Ekurhuleni Aerotropolis is a long-term project that is intended to unfold over the next two, three or maybe even four decades. Location Ekurhuleni is the eastern part of Johannesburg, which is smack in the middle of the mining area, so it’s not surprising that this city has developed into an industrial and financial hub. But what is surprising is the vast expanses of green open space and natural areas. There are some lovely wetlands and nature reserves, including Modderfontein Nature Reserve, the Marievale Bird Sanctuary, and the crown of them all – Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve. And it’s not just for work and play; it’s a great place to live as well. The Serengeti Estates and Ebotse Golf and Country Estate both offer fabulous golfing, great lifestyle facilities and extensive natural areas in secure, well-positioned estates. ekurhuleni.gov.za/aerotropolis The Albertina Sisulu Corridor is a prime investment and development location straddling the R21 and R24 freeways, which link Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport and Pretoria (Tshwane). The range of business, industrial and financial activities is impressive, but the two that most set this hub apart from the rest are aviation services and jewellery manufacturing – the former because of the world-class services offered by OR Tambo Di Brown