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.
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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