Marketing Update

This quarter, we’re inviting investors to Unlock More Growth on the KZN South Coast. With upgraded infrastructure and the expanding Port Shepstone Business Hub, the region offers opportunities across agriculture, property, manufacturing, maritime, logistics, and renewable energy. Now is the time to unlock more growth, opportunity, and prosperity on the KZN South Coast.

Investment Awareness Campaign

We invite local businesses, tourism operators, and residents on the KZN South Coast to get involved in the Buy Local movement, supporting our locally made products, services, and experiences to drive economic growth in the region. Through our Ugu One Stop Shop, investors enjoy streamlined processes, reduced red tape, and dedicated support at every stage.

To find out more about the One Stop Shop click here, email oss@sctie.co.za or visit www.investkznsouthcoast.co.za. Alternatively, you can contact us on 039 682 7944. View the full marketing video of our Ugu District OSS here and feel free to share on social media platforms.

Buy Local Campaign

Through the Buy Local Campaign, we share key messages:

Unlock More Local – Join the Movement!
Now’s the time to discover the benefits of supporting local. Every purchase keeps money circulating in the KZN South Coast economy, boosts job creation, and strengthens communities.
Business Owners – Become a Buy Local Member!
Eligible businesses can sign up for the SCTIE Buy Local membership, gaining marketing exposure, networking opportunities, and a spot in the regional business directory. Now’s the time to grow your business with local support!
Support Local. Buy Local. Grow Local.
Residents and consumers are encouraged to choose local, from shopping and dining to services and experiences. Every decision to buy local contributes to stronger, more resilient communities.

To purchase goods or secure services from Buy Local businesses, visit the online directory on the SCTIE website. To order from Buy Local members or to join the campaign, visit the Buy Local tag at www.investkznsouthcoast.co.za or click here for a membership form.

Trade Show Update

Attending leading trade shows and investment forums is a key strategy for maximising the exposure of our investment assets. These events provide a platform to showcase the region’s tourism and industrial projects, attract investors, and establish strategic partnerships that drive economic growth and job creation.

Umdoni Investment Seminar
Dates: 4 to 5 June 2025
Venue: The Cutty Sark Premier Hotel, Scottburgh

The Umdoni Investment Seminar was a multi-stakeholder platform focused on unlocking the municipality’s economic potential and positioning Umdoni as the Jewel of the KZN South Coast. The event included a keynote address by Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, reaffirming national support for infrastructure-led development. Umdoni Mayor Cllr MJ Cele-Luthuli also shared a bold vision for transforming Umdoni into a competitive investment hub.

Participation allowed us to:

Engage with public and private stakeholders to attract investment to the region.
Promote Umdoni’s development opportunities in tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and small business.
Highlight catalytic infrastructure projects, including road upgrades, harbour development, and sustainable human settlements.
Strengthen partnerships with municipalities, Eskom, Cogta, Public Works, financial institutions, and private developers.

Highlights:

Commitments to package bankable projects and prioritise high-impact sectors to address unemployment and poverty.
Agreed frameworks to reduce bureaucratic barriers and align strategic plans across municipalities, government departments, and private developers.

The seminar concluded with firm commitments to create an investor-friendly environment, driving sustainable economic growth and job creation in Umdoni and the broader KZN South Coast.

Manufacturing Indaba 2025
Dates: 15 to 16 July 2025
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

The 12th Manufacturing Indaba focused on Africa’s reindustrialisation, connecting business leaders and fostering local manufacturing growth. Participation allowed us to:

Discover innovative products and services tailored to local needs.
Explore emerging industry trends.
Engage face-to-face with potential partners and investors.

Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) 2025
Dates: 27 to 29 August 2025
Venue: Thembela Venue, Richards Bay

TIFA 2025 brought together investors, developers, policymakers, and public-sector leaders to explore tourism-related and broader economic investment opportunities across Africa. This two-day conference enabled us to feature priority sectors including tourism, hospitality, infrastructure, real estate, technology, and utilities – while showcasing investment-ready developments along the KZN South Coast. We also included guided site visits to catalytic projects, highlighting infrastructure readiness and investment potential.

We participated as delegates and exhibitors, enabling us to:

Showcase flagship KZN South Coast projects to a targeted audience of domestic and international investors.
Promote the region as a competitive investment destination.
Facilitate business linkages and access new markets.
Attract direct investment to support economic growth, sustainable development, and job creation.

Highlights:

Day One, hosted by RBIDZ Special Economic Zone, included tours of Phase 1A and 1F industrial estates, Nyanza Light Metals, a TiO2 manufacturing project, and the Wilmar Processing Plant.
Premier of KZN, Thami Ntuli, officially opened the Forum, reinforcing the province’s business-friendly environment, strategic location, and world-class infrastructure.
The forum generated high-impact investment leads and strengthened cross-border partnerships, solidifying KZN’s role as a central player in Africa’s economic growth story.

By attending these events, we continue to elevate the KZN South Coast as a prime destination for tourism, industrial, and green economy investments, ensuring sustained visibility and investor confidence.