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dtic to lead public participation session on Vaal Special Economic Zone Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi and Gauteng Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa will lead an interactive public participation session on the planned designation of the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The session will be hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government and Sedibeng District Municipality. “The public participation session follows Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau’s publication in the Government Gazette of his intention to designate the proposed Vaal SEZ for public comment,” the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition said in a statement. Tau has provided the general public 30 days to comment on the proposed development. “The session in Vereeniging will provide the residents of the area with an opportunity to express their views and share ideas on the proposed SEZ with national, provincial and local government leadership,” the department said. The Vaal SEZ land area will comprise of five land parcels in Heidelberg, Rietspruit, Langlaagte, Zwartkopjies and Kookfontein. The prospective sites for the Vaal SEZ are strategically located near significant population centres and essential transportation infrastructure, moreover, the development of the Vaal SEZ aligns seamlessly with the objectives outlined in the Sedibeng District Municipality's District Development Model (DDM) and its District One Plan. – SAnews.gov.za Edwin Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:11 16 views
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