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A SMART CITY • A LIVEABLE CITY • AN ECONOMIC GATEWAY • THE INDUSTRIAL HEARTBEAT OF SOUTH AFRICA
A partnership that works
www.ekurhuleni.gov.za
20 years of making a difference through the
provision of sustainable and people-centred services
SETTING YOUR
BUSINESS
IN MOTION
A space that will drive your business Lease, Sale & Turnkey Development Options
We understand the need to adapt; that’s why • Tailored turnkey development
S&J Industrial Estate provides business with the for sale to owner occupiers
very best in prime industrial space. Located in • Flexible deal structures
the South-Eastern Corridor of Gauteng, S&J offers • 24-hour access controlled and
flexible deal structures and proximity to essential camera-monitored precinct
amenities for staff, such as schools and clinics. • Established urban design
Tenants will also be able to enjoy easy access to • Fibre connectivity
national highways, metropolitan routes and
public transport routes. Chantelle Mathomes / Michael Dickinson:
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Industrial stands Move your business forward.
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INSIDE
INSIDE
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EXECUTIVE MAYOR’S FOREWORD HEALTH & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
20 years of progress 3 Inclusive quality healthcare 42
CITY PRIORITIES ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
10-point Economic Plan 7 Supporting local business growth 46
FINANCE WATER & SANITATION
Focused on clean governance 8 Protecting a most precious resource 50
Funding an inclusive, effective city 9
INTEGRATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT
STATE OF THE CITY Connecting Ekurhuleni 54
An era of renewed commitment 12
UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT ZONES Empowerment through education 59
Catalysing on development-based partnerships 29
EKURHULENI TURNS 20
BIG IDEAS 20 years worth celebrating 60
A City that thinks big 36
HOUSING & SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT
Redressing SA’s spatial legacy 38
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Head of Design Beren Bauermeister
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A W OR D FR OM THE EXECUTIVE M AY O R
20 YEARS OF PROGRESS
D
Even during these uring December 2020, lead lives characterised by dignity and
our City celebrated its opportunity rather than abject poverty and
challenging times faced 20th birthday. As in life, despair. In the words of Nelson Mandela,
by all of humanity across there have of course “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture
been growing pains and of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the
the world, the City of many challenges, but protection of a fundamental human right –
Ekurhuleni strives to we are extremely proud the right to dignity and a decent life. While
of what we have achieved in bringing poverty persists, there is no true freedom.”
remain a responsive and together 11 disparate administrations under With an approach underpinned by a Pro-
modern public service a single banner. Poor Agenda, I feel that the City has made
The last 20 years of Ekurhuleni have vast strides on so many fronts. From the
partner that fosters been characterised by the exceptional provision of housing and expanding service
change towards building dedication of the various administrations delivery to previously unserved areas, to
that have presided over our City. Because of formalising informal settlements and our
a better Ekurhuleni this, we have seen radical transformation in indigent relief support programmes, we are
some 20 years after the everyday lives of our citizens, particularly extending our hands to the disenfranchised
those living in townships and informal and allowing them to join us in our journey.
its founding. settlements, who have historically been
disregarded and pushed to the margins DRIVING DEVELOPMENT
of existence. As a City focused on change and progress
The growth of Ekurhuleni’s population is at every level, we certainly also like to
indicative of a City that has become a think big. Of course, while the familiar
destination of choice for those seeking to Aerotropolis City concept is very much
better their lives and the lives of their families. the backbone of our developmental
This exponential population boom has of framework, and continues to align our
course brought with it various challenges, yet projects and growth strategies, we are
it is a source of great opportunity. Above all, working on some other big ideas to make
it serves as the people’s stamp of approval Ekurhuleni a truly noteworthy destination:
of the work the City has tirelessly put in over establishing our own botanical garden,
the last two decades. facilitating the building of a Formula 1
grand prix race track, potentially
IMPROVING LIVES hosting the Disney Africa entertainment
Alongside ensuring improved dignity, service megacomplex, and building Ekurhuleni’s
provision and standards of living, our work own International Conference Centre.
has been geared towards building a local And then, of course, there is the planned
economy that grows in the hands of the science, engineering and technology
people through sustainable investments, focused university in Ekurhuleni, which
strategic partnerships with both the private inches ever nearer to breaking ground.
and public sector, as well as a responsive Together, we have taken massive steps
and responsible governance framework. in growing our City and improving the
A point of particular pride, for the third year lives of our citizens. As my term of office
running, the City has achieved yet another draws towards its conclusion, I say honestly
unqualified audit opinion from the Auditor- that we can hold our heads high looking
General for the past financial year, which back at our achievements and commit
bears testimony to our commitment to our support to the work that remains to
clean governance. be done.
As an administration, we have made
a point of uplifting the poorest and most Cllr Mzwandile Masina
powerless in society so that they, too, may Executive Mayor
EKURHULENI 2021 3
P ROFI L E • S & J I NDUSTR I AL E STAT E
IT’S TIME TO MOVE YOUR
BUSINESS FORWARD
S&J Industrial
Estate (S&J IE) sets
the benchmark for
industrial precincts
in Gauteng, offering
a new level of
tailored warehousing
for ownership, leasing
and joint venture
developments.
Alrode, Longmeadow Business
Estate and Linbro Business Park
L
and sales of serviced parcels are less than 20 km from this
start at one hectare and more world-class business estate.
are becoming available in the Next-generation security systems
estate. Industrial 1 zoning provides with a state-of-the-art CCTV
for light manufacturing, logistics surveillance network are integrated
distribution centres and warehousing, with 24-hour, access-controlled,
to name a few. manned gatehouses, creating a
Located along the N3 between the multi-zone business estate for
Geldenhuys and Elands interchanges multiple uses.
(Ekurhuleni), this commercial estate Comprising over 210 hectares of land
offers high visibility with quality for industrial development, which is
infrastructure. Linking with Denver, City being released in phases, S&J IE’s urban
Deep and Main Reef Road via the design and management guidelines
M2 roadway and accessibility to the form a cornerstone of the aesthetics
N3, N12 and N17 complement central envisioned by the estate’s architects.
distribution hubs, enabling bulk break Easy access to public transport and
locations outside of congestion zones. lifestyle-enhancing initiatives – such as providing a prime environment from
Further intersection and route upgrades cycle lanes together with convenience where your business may thrive.
are in the pipeline. retail and boutique conference Set your business in motion. Move to
With its proximity to O.R. Tambo facilities at one of the original winder S&J Industrial Estate.
International Airport’s cargo terminals houses (retained heritage), supported
– 15 km away – and City Deep Freight by an extensive fibre data network –
Hub – 10 km away – operational provide a multi-dimensional industrial
interest is gravitating to S&J IE. Prime precinct for the future.
manufacturing and logistics nodes such S&J Industrial Estate sets the standard
as Jet Park, Tunney, Isando, Spartan, in industrial precinct design by www.snj.co.za
4 EKURHULENI 2021
CITY MANAGER ’S M E S S AG E
CITY PRIORITIES
10-POINT ECONOMIC PLAN
How do you grow the economy of a modern city to enable it to flourish and
improve the lives of its citizens? While the are some universal constants, it
strongly depends on the city. And the blueprint for a prosperous future for
the City of Ekurhuleni is its 10-point Economic Plan.
Support SMMEs Implementation
through Public of Township
Procurement Economy
Land Availability Strategy
An Enabling
for Strategic Public Transport
Development
05 06 System
04 07
Acceleration
Massive
of IDZ/SEZ
Infrastructure
Programme 03 08 Investment
Aerotropolis Promote
Masterplan 02 09 Localisation &
Implementation Production
01 10
Skills &
Manufacturing Capability
Revitalisation Development
At the heart of service
delivery is the City’s
10-point Economic Plan
EKURHULENI 2021 5
P ROFI L E • ZU TAR I
ZUTARI LEADS CONSORTIUM TO HELP
AEROTROPOLIS PLAN TAKE FLIGHT
Zutari has spearheaded a
multidisciplinary consortium
comprising integrated
urban and transport
planners, financial and
logistics experts, engineers,
environmental managers
and market strategists to
create a 30-year master
plan to increase the global
competitiveness of the
City of Ekurhuleni by
transforming it into
an aerotropolis.
Z
utari’s assistance is making Airport (ORTIA), Africa’s biggest and The collaborative culture and absolute
a direct impact on poverty busiest airport. A significant logistics commitment to excellence are what
alleviation and job creation, as corridor along the R21 highway made the plan such a success. Zutari
well as addressing the legacy of socio- makes it a true gateway into Africa. connects different stakeholders to
economic inequality. The airport registers about 17 million co-create new solutions to shape the
The Ekurhuleni Aerotropolis Catalytic passengers annually and is also a future of African cities. As engineers
Project (EACP) was launched in 2016. critical transit point for goods, with and advisors, we focus not only on
This concept of an ‘airport city’ is in more than 300 000 t of freight passing design and maintenance, we bring
line with the global trend in the Middle through each year. urban planners, ecologists and
East, Asia, North America and Europe. Additional development plans environmentalists and infrastructure
Recently, Deputy Minister in the for Ekurhuleni include the Oliver advisors to the table to help cities
Presidency Thembi Siweya was briefed Tambo University of Science and harness their potential and cope
by Bongiwe Pityi-Vukwana, GM, O.R. Technology, announced by President with the increasing demand for
Tambo International Airport, on the Cyril Ramaphosa in his 2020 State of infrastructure and housing.
progress of the EACP vision, together the Nation Address. The university We provide engineering and
with the City’s Executive Mayor Cllr will play a key role in boosting advisory services to green- and
Mzwandile Masina and MMC for the manufacturing capabilities of brownfield developments through the
Finance Nkosindiphile Xhakaza. A Ekurhuleni by ensuring it nurtures the implementation of sound planning,
R300 billion investment pipeline in skills it needs for the future. engineering design and project
support of the master plan has also management to fulfil the client’s
been unveiled. DEVELOPING A MASTER PLAN requirements, without negatively
Ekurhuleni is strategically positioned Developing the 30-year master plan to impacting the environment and
in Gauteng, South Africa’s industrial transform Ekurhuleni was an immensely immediate surroundings. This is
heart. It contributes 23.3% and 8.1% challenging process undertaken complemented by our digital solution
to provincial and national GVA by Zutari, due to the complexity of offerings to enhance the financial
output, and 25% to provincial and collaborating with and securing the viability of municipalities based
8.3% to national total employment. buy-in of numerous stakeholders. It on revenue recovery for water,
Key economic activities include will profoundly change and positively electricity and other services. Tailor-
manufacturing, farming, transport and enhance the way Ekurhuleni and made solutions focus on revenue
logistics, which play a critical role in Gauteng grapple with the realities enhancement, infrastructure
the national GDP. of future economic growth. In assessment, data integration, skill
It boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure addition, it establishes the necessary transfer and data ownership to build
to support small to large businesses in steps to access opportunities in the a solid foundation of customer
any market or industry, as well as being municipality’s ambition to be the ‘Hub data through digital tools and
home to O.R. Tambo International of Africa’. quality assurance.
6 EKURHULENI 2021
Africa’s future. Decided today. Infrastructure shapes what is possible. It compels us to make sense of the many complex decisions required to deliver lasting value. For 90 years our broad collective of engineering consultants and trusted advisors have helped our partners engineer infrastructure solutions that support communities, environments and local economies to thrive. Because for us, to co-create a positive impact has always been an easy decision. Visit zutari.com
FINANCES
FOCUSED ON CLEAN
GOVERNANCE
The City of Ekurhuleni has once again
obtained a clean audit opinion from
South Africa’s Auditor-General.
A
t the end of March 2021, the to ensure that the administration era, it has become so much more
City of Ekurhuleni proudly remained committed to improving the important for government institutions
announced that it received an control environment. This oversight from to provide ethical and honest
overall clean audit opinion from the the Audit Committee contributed to the governance over state funds, explained
Auditor-General (AG). This occurs when effectiveness of the turnaround strategy Executive Mayor Masina. “Every
submitted financial statements are free that has brought about the positive cent of the taxpayer’s hard-earned
from material misstatements and there audit outcomes. Operation Clean Audit money must go towards revitalising
are no material findings on reporting has produced a series of positive results our local economy and providing the
on performance objectives and non- for the City of Ekurhuleni, including the necessary relief and public services for
compliance with legislation. following achievements: households to recover from the impact
In late 2016, the fifth administration of • T he City employed a suitably qualified of the pandemic.”
Ekurhuleni initiated a turnaround strategy City Manager and Group Chief He added, “As our term of office
for the City’s finances, named ‘Operation Financial Officer who is also a certified comes to an end as the fifth
Clean Audit’. The interventions introduced Chartered Accountant. administration of the City of Ekurhuleni,
by the plan included a skills review of • T he City has committed to zero this clean audit outcome must stand
personnel working within the Finance irregular, unauthorised, fruitless and as a benchmark for the incoming
Department, monthly reconciliations wasteful expenditure for the past three administration. With the systems we
of key accounts, stringent policy consecutive years. have introduced, the focus must turn
implementation checklists and an agile • T he City has received unqualified audit to building a resilient city that can
framework for responding to legislative opinions from the AG over the past leverage the opportunities presented
developments, especially during the three years. in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Covid-19 pandemic. Compliance • T he City has maintained compliance and withstand the shocks brought
with the Municipal Standard Chart of with the mSCOA for the past forward by potential future global
Accounts (mSCOA) also served as a three years. pandemics, uncertain global polity
fundamental pillar of the strategy. • T he City has successfully introduced an and climate change. I want to take
Integrity Management Framework to this opportunity to thank the political
INTERNAL CHECKS AND BALANCES reduce fraud and corruption. and administrative leadership of
The City’s Audit Committee conducted the City, our coalition partners and
quarterly reviews of internal processes RENEWED COMMITMENT Council for their commitment to
and interrogated the City’s performance As we begin to enter a post-Covid-19 clean governance.”
8 EKURHULENI 2021CITY OF EK URH U LE N I
FUNDING AN INCLUSIVE,
EFFECTIVE CITY
Cities across the world breakdown is unpacked as follows: in the MTREF and R116.6 million in the
• 100% rebate on assessment rates 2020/21 financial year to the Economic
are facing unprecedented • free refuse removal Development Department towards
challenges in the wake • first 100 kWh of electricity per month the revitalisation of the economy. Key
of Covid-19, which is free projects being invested in include
• first 9 kℓ of water and sewer per the Reiger Park Enterprise Hub, the
requires astute public month is free Ekurhuleni Fresh Produce Market, the
administration and careful • special rates on emergency services Katlehong Automotive Hub, and the
budgeting. The City of such as ambulances and fire-fighting Labore Industrial Park.
• free indigent burial. A further R178.3 million in the
Ekurhuleni is determined
The City shall also continue to provide MTREF and R45.6 million in the 2020/21
to use the funds it has the first 6 kℓ of water for free to all financial year have been allocated
available to overcome this households with a property value of under council general to actualise,
trying time to the benefit up to R750 000. When it comes to among others, the Aerotropolis
electricity, we will be giving 100 kWh Master Plan and the provision of bulk
of every citizen. of electricity to every household engineering economic infrastructure
meeting the consumption requirements in the City, paving the way for
T
o unlock sustainable and inclusive of 600 kWh and below. multifaceted development.
growth, South Africa’s major cities The City is also allocating R2.4 billion The Growth and Development
must be committed to serving in the Medium-term Revenue and Strategy 2055 directs seeks to build a
the needs of all and facilitating the Expenditure Framework (MTREF) city that is properly managed, efficiently
development and socio-economic and R1.6 billion for FY 2020/21 to the resourced and financially sustainable.
advancement of the most vulnerable Department of Human Settlements. It is for this reason that there is a deep
in society. The allocation will be going to, among commitment to the institutionalisation
In the quest to bring dignity to its other key projects, the John Dube, of a set of policies intended to regulate
people and provide a better life for all, Daggafontein, Leeuwpoort, Tembisa and underpin governance operations
the City will continue deploying its social Extension 25, Clayville and Chief Albert and capacity. Part of this is ensuring
package, which is set to increase from Luthuli megaprojects. The combined systems run effectively.
R3.8 billion to R4.1 billion in FY 2020/21. total yield of these is 27 154 well- In its efforts to keep up with the world
Further, a R950 million relief package is designed, sustainable and integrated of technology and related trade,
being delivered through the imposition human settlements, which will enhance the City has allocated R1.3 billion
of a new tariff structure. the value of property ownership and in the MTREF and R632 million in the
The people of Ekurhuleni deserve integrate the urban environment – 2020/21 financial year towards ICT. Key
a compassionate government now making for a more equitable society projects will include server upgrades,
more than ever, and the indigent relief with greater opportunities for all. data centre upgrades, call centre
refurbishment, fibre roll-out, and the
FUELLING THE ENGINE Enterprise Resource Planning system, for
A key aspect of fuelling the which R243 million has been allocated.
engine of Ekurhuleni is These are just a handful of the City’s
the reindustrialisation budgetary allocations aimed at
of the region. To this end, running an efficient city that grows and
the City is channelling R320.1 million improves the lives of its people.NEXT GENERATION
LOGISTICS Why unpack
containers at the
GATEWAY coast if you can
have them at
your door step in
Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest Gauteng within
intermodal terminal is coming 24 hours?
to Gauteng
Tambo Springs Logis�cs Gateway will be
equipped to meet all your manufacturing,
warehousing and distribu�on needs and will Latest, next
Main rail genera�on Special
double current freight logis�cs capacity in link to Durban, Economic Zone
and out of Gauteng. security and IT
Coega, Cape infrastructure with with bonded
This inland intermodal port is a 607 ha Town and and secure
industrial development, strategically located Port Elizabeth track and trace area
on the southern border of the Johannesburg protocols
and Ekurhuleni metropolis – and is directly
connected by road and rail between
Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Durban,
Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Ngqura.
Tambo Springs
will double current
PARTNERS freight logis�cs
capacity
in and out of
Gauteng
Tumi Mohulatsi | +27 82 826 4246 | tumi@tambosprings.co.za
Brent Wiltshire | +27 82 578 5094 | brent@tambosprings.co.za
Viv Delbridge | +27 82 550 1244 | viv@tambosprings.co.za
www.tambosprings.co.za TAMBO SPRINGS
LOGISTICS GATEWAYP R OFIL E • TAM BO SPRIN GS LOGISTIC S GATE WAY
A GATEWAY
to the future
The Tambo Springs port’s capabilities. Along with customs
clearance and the myriad SEZ perks,
Logistics Gateway Tambo Springs will provide the perfect
is set to change next-generation intermodal platform to
move freight from port to rail, road or air,
Tumi Mohulatsi, CEO, Tambo Springs,
and Leon Boshoff, chief engineer: Bulk
Gauteng’s transport, and then warehousing and, finally, the end
Infrastructure, Bigen Africa
logistics and consumer. Whatever the manufacturing or
distribution needs, the privately run Tambo
warehousing scene Springs will be well equipped to meet them,
for good. while also eradicating congestion on the
national road network.
With much of sub-Saharan Africa
U
pon taking up the reins to our developing at an accelerated pace, and
nation’s highest office, President intracontinental trade becoming a key part
Cyril Ramaphosa earmarked of our continent’s destiny, Tambo Springs is
infrastructure development – through set to be a springboard from which future
planning, investing in and rolling out rail networks move goods into, out of and
bankable projects – as being among the across Africa.
biggest drivers of growth for the South
African economy. And while a lot has WORKING TOGETHER As a key partner in the development, the
changed in the last year or so, with the Both the City of Ekurhuleni and the Office of City of Ekurhuleni has started rolling out
bulk infrastructure services to the site
unfolding global Covid-19 pandemic, the the Presidency have in recent years extolled
importance of infrastructure-led growth is the virtues of the public and private sectors
even greater now than before. working together, particularly in the form of
History has shown that massive economic public-private partnerships, which leverage
downturns are not miraculously reversed the capabilities of both sectors to have
by simple austerity measures but require an exponentially greater socio-economic
forward-thinking projects with a cohesive impact than government or business could
vision that create employment and on their own.
facilitate trade. This is why massive As a key partner in the Tambo Springs
developments such as the Tambo Springs development, the City of Ekurhuleni
Logistics Gateway are key in the recovery commenced with the rolling out of
and rejuvenation of our economy. bulk infrastructure services in 2020. This
vital infrastructure is valued at around
WHAT IS TAMBO SPRINGS? R280 million. The capital commitment by In looking to further improve regional
The 607 hectare Tambo Springs industrial the City has served as the spark for the and national freight capabilities,
development is located in the southern development of this project. Transnet Freight Rail has been involved
region of Ekurhuleni and lies along the On a provincial level, the Gauteng in strategic discussions with the Tambo
road freight and rail corridor that links Department of Roads and Transport Springs developer since as early as 2009.
Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth has committed over R370 million in Agreements were reached with Transnet
and Cape Town. Combining all facets of capital spend towards the adjacent Freight Rail in 2016 to build and operate
warehousing, distribution and operational road infrastructure, which will include a a R2.5 billion freight rail terminal as
efficiencies, this next-generation inland port new interchange to link Tambo Springs part of the National Transportation
is set to double the current freight logistics to the N3 National Route. News on the Strategy Framework.
capacity heading into and out commencement of its construction is Beyond the immediate commercial
of Gauteng. Tambo Springs is an approved expected soon, following a successful benefits of this development are the
Presidential Strategic Infrastructure Project. tender process. As a further boon to the employment opportunities it affords to the
Businesses with operations at Tambo development, the department is planning people of South Africa. Not merely limited
Springs will benefit hugely, as part of it is on building the first highway in Gauteng to impacting the immediate surrounding
a nationally identified Special Economic in more than 40 years, which, among communities, Tambo Springs has been
Zone (SEZ), with the planned Intermodal others, is planned to link Tambo Springs projected to create 283 000 jobs for people
Rail Terminal set to drastically enhance to Africa’s busiest airport, O.R. Tambo across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the
this world-class rail and road inland International Airport. Eastern Cape.
EKURHULENI 2021 11STATE OF THE CITY
AN ERA OF RENEWED
COMMITMENT
conducive to growing the productive understood in the context of the
In the final State of capacity of the City and its people. strategy to revitalise our economy.
the City Address of his As with all municipal authorities The City has also been working
current term of office, across the world, a primary goal is to together with the private sector on
alleviate the devastation wreaked by a range of large-scale development
Executive Mayor the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, projects to promote industrialisation.
Cllr Mzwandile Masina the City’s Economic Reconstruction These projects include:
and Recovery Plan must be one that • investment in Strategic Urban
unpacked numerous talks to the people. Developments, such as the
programmes over the The City has invested efforts to ACSA Western Commercial
crystallise the 10-Point Economic Precinct, S&J Industrial Precinct,
past five years that have Plan strategic framework to and developments along the
helped the City in its systematically and deliberately drive R21 Corridor
quest to meet the stated programmes to position Ekurhuleni as • investment in the O.R. Tambo
the primary anchor and footprint of International IDZ
goals of its 10-point the provincial economy. • the Northern Precinct (R1 billion),
Economic Plan. Great strides have been made in currently under implementation,
various aspects of the City’s work. with over 2 000 people working in
During the 2021 SOCA, Cllr Masina the precinct
unpacked 10 points regarding the • Tambo Springs Inland Port SEZ (R20
T
his year’s State of the City implementation and successes of billion over 15 years), currently being
Address (SOCA), which was various City-driven programmes. implemented to deliver the required
held virtually on 24 March, bulk infrastructure to support
was the final municipal address
for Executive Mayor Cllr Masina in
his current five-year term of office,
1 REVITALISATION OF THE
MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Ekurhuleni has historically been a
development
• the Wadeville Industrial
Revitalisation Plan, in partnership
which is set to conclude later this manufacturing powerhouse in the with the National Treasury City
year. Themed ‘Ushering in an era southern hemisphere; however, over Support Programme.
of renewed commitment and the years, manufacturing took a Catalytic projects such as there are
unity towards rebuilding a people- knock, which is a situation the City essential in reigniting the capabilities
centered post-Covid economy’, the aims to turn around. In this regard, the of the weakened manufacturing
address highlighted the importance development of various Ekurhuleni- sector. The City urges provincial and
of creating an environment that is owned industrial parks must be national government to work with it toCITY OF EK URH U LE N I
harness the industrial capabilities that O.R. Tambo International
have been developed over time. Airport Industrial
Development Zone (IDZ).
2 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
AEROTROPOLIS MASTER PLAN
In 2017, the Ekurhuleni Council 3 ACCELERATION OF
THE IDZ/SEZ
approved the 30-year Aerotropolis PROGRAMME
Master Plan for implementation to This is a Gauteng IDZ
drive sustainable socio-economic programme, led by
development and an economic the Gauteng Provincial
infrastructure development Government, meant to
programme. This is to be done in develop land around
partnership with other spheres of O.R. Tambo International Airport
government, state-owned companies, to stimulate economic development
private business, and social partners. on 7.5 hectares of land. The multisite
The master plan is premised development consists of several
on building an airport city with industry-specific precincts and is
economically resilient regions to be developed in phases over a
segmented into logistics corridors, 10-to-15-year period.
research and development regions, The focus is on sectors such as
manufacturing regions and agricultural food processing, jewellery, diamond
regions, among others. beneficiation, fuel cells, and aerospace.
The implementation of the To date, an investment of R1.5 billion has successfully approved 11 bidders
30-year master plan hinges on the has been realised and at the conclusion from the 56 Council-owned farms that
establishment of the Ekurhuleni of the programme, it is anticipated are part of the release programme.
Economic Development Agency, for that 7 000 new jobs would have been Plans to advertise the remaining
which the by-law and Service Delivery created. Around 3 300 jobs have been 45 Council-owned farms are
Agreement was approved by Council created so far. underway, while financial modelling for
in 2017/18. technical and non-technical support
The City of Ekurhuleni, jointly with
its stakeholders, is progressing well in
implementing the Aerotropolis Master
4 LAND AVAILABILITY FOR
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
The City has developed the policies
programmes for emerging farmers is
also in place and will be provided
to the 11 approved bidders as part
Plan. Some key developments to date and strategies to guide its agricultural of the City’s comprehensive
include the Riverfields Development development programmes, agricultural support.
Project, the Plumbago Industrial Park which include a comprehensive In addition, the City has facilitated
Development Project, GreenReef agricultural development policy, a the systematic implementation of
Mega Projects, the O.R. Tambo Special 10-year strategic development plan, a the identified Sustainable Urban
Economic Zone, Denel’s Kempton Park feasibility study report, an agriculture Developments through the rapid
Campus, the Ekurhuleni integrated database and an inventory report. release of 40 strategic land parcels
rapid public transit network, the Tambo In order to support emerging and and public-private partnerships to
Springs Logistics Gateway, and the established farmers within the City, unlock development.
Gibela Rail Manufacturing Plant. work has been done to lease council-
Other Sustainable Urban
Development investments
currently under way include the
owned agricultural farms categorised
as social farms 1 (≤5 ha), social farms
2 (≥5 ha to ≤10 ha), small-scale (10 ha
5 SMME SUPPORT THROUGH
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
The Enterprise Development
ACSA expansion and office park to 30 ha), developmental commercial Programme promotes and supports
development, developments along the (30 ha to 100 ha), and established programmes for various categories
R21 Corridor, and investments in the commercial farms (≥100 ha). The City and sectors of SMMEs. To date,
EKURHULENI 2021 13STATE O F T H E CIT Y • C IT Y OF EKUR HUL ENI
these programmes have included, Innovation programme: The Vosloorus township economic development,
among others: Lab officially opened its doors to the completed Phase 1 and 2 of the
public in January 2018. As a pilot Etwatwa Industrial Hub in FY 2018/19.
Mentorship: The mentorship programme programme, the lab offered a short Both phases of the Kwa-Thema
has worked with mentors who have course to train youth on computer- Industrial Hub were completed during
shared their expertise and knowledge aided drawing and manufacturing. 2018/19 and the installation of special
in the following areas: furniture Through two fab labs, about 40 young equipment at the Khulisa Multipurpose
manufacturing, protective clothing, people have been trained. The Centre in Vosloorus was completed by
automotive services, contractor Vosloorus Lab also offered training to 1 September 2018. Furthermore, the
development, general coaching and the electronics students of Ekurhuleni design for Phase 1 of the Automotive
business plan development. East College, to expose them to the Centre in Geluksdal was completed
advanced technology available. in 2017/18 and the construction
Incubation: Since 2016, 262 phase commenced in 2019/20,
businesses have participated in an Pitching booster programme: The City with the construction permit issued
incubation programme from which of Ekurhuleni, in collaboration with by the Department of Employment
105 participants graduated in the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller, and Labour.
contractor development, furniture successfully hosted the Ekurhuleni
manufacturing, protective clothing,
business plan development and
general coaching mentorship.
Enterprise and Supplier Development
Summit in April 2019. The summit was
preceded by the regional pitching
7 ENABLING THE PUBLIC
TRANSPORT SYSTEM
In October 2017, Harambee BRT
booster sessions. A total of 1 238 commenced operations with the roll-
Tender advice centre: This programme young people participated and the out of eight buses on a route between
mainly concentrates on training 15 winners, who were mostly women Thembisa and Isando, which was
suppliers who have failed to meet the and youth, shared a sum of R600 000. termed ‘Isando Industrial’. Two years
technical specifications on tender later, Harambee operationalised 10
documents and includes those Ekurhuleni Community Enterprise additional buses on a route extension
enterprises that are competitive on Development Fund: On 1 November between Tembisa and O.R. Tambo
pricing and costing. In FY 2017/18, 2019, Council approved the Ekurhuleni International Airport.
162 participants were trained through Community Enterprise Development As from March 2021, Harambee will
the programme. Funding Policy. An official launch of be extending services on the route
the fund was held on 6 December 2019 between Tembisa and O.R. Tambo
Business incubation programme: Since in Kwa-Thema; however, due to International Airport through the
2016, 121 SMMEs have participated in the limitations presented by the introduction of weekend and public
the incubation programme on a three- Covid-19 pandemic, the timelines for holiday service.
year cycle basis. finalising and awarding the funding The process to hand over stations
were affected. completed in December 2020 by
Business licence and compliance: April 2021 is under way. Six pedestrian
Since 2016, 935 informal enterprises
have been registered or issued with
trading licenses or permits.
6 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP ECONOMY STRATEGY
The City, in its endeavour to encourage
crossing bridges have been completed
in Tembisa, ensuring there are safe
areas of crossing and accommodatingCITY OF EK URH U LE N I
people with special needs through lifts open up development along the area has been spent to develop the local
that form part of the bridge. of the R21 Corridor. skills base.
To date, two stream crossings have In FY 2017/18, the programme saw
been completed and construction
is ongoing on three more, which are
anticipated to be completed by
9 PROMOTE LOCALISATION
& PRODUCTION
Since the commencement of the
202 companies benefiting from ongoing
mentorship and training, mainly in
manufacturing, services, agriculture
end October. current term of office, the fifth and construction.
Going forward, there are a number administration has made significant The City held the Youth Economic
of key projects relating to the IRPTN, strides in the implementation of the Summit in June 2019, which enabled
which include: Preferential Procurement Policy access to information, exposure and
• the operationalisation of trunk bus Framework Act (No. 5 of 2000) and programmes for 5 682 young people.
stations on Phase 1A, which will its regulations. The total procurement Also, 83 young entrepreneurs from
improve accessibility to the system expenditure to date is almost 13 townships in Ekurhuleni participated
• the operationalisation of the planned R44 billion for open bids as well in the Lion’s Den programme, through
route extensions to Bartlett, Boksburg as quotations. which they pitched their work after
and Vosloorus, which will be rolled out Of this amount, R10 billion of the being taken through the business
through an ‘operate first, build later’ procurement opportunities benefited model canvas.
approach to prioritise operations, thus women and R331 million went to The City has created more than
increasing coverage and reach of people living with disabilities. Awards 26 000 work opportunities through the
the system made to historically disadvantaged Expanded Public Works Programme
• the introduction of feeder routes individuals amounted to R19.4 billion, (EPWP). Short-term opportunities have
• the introduction of two depots, at while youth-owned companies been created during the construction
Leralla and Vosloorus accessed procurement opportunities of infrastructure projects within
• the implementation of distance- worth R5.7 billion. communitiesm, including water and
based fare collection The reported figures for procurement sanitation, roads and stormwater,
• the implementation of automated opportunities awarded to exempted and local housing programmes. One
fare collection solution at the trunk micro enterprises, qualifying of the most successful programmes
route stations. small business enterprises and implemented through the EPWP is a
other companies demonstrates three-year plumbing apprenticeship
8 MASSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENT
In advancing the goal of massive
the City’s political mandate to
address historical imbalances in the
awarding of economic opportunities
programme, which is now nearing
completion. Ninety-four trainees are
set to receive a fully accredited
infrastructure investment, the City has and contributed to the growth of plumber’s certificate at the end of
implemented the following programmes Ekurhuleni-based companies. the programme.
since 2016: A total of 454 graduates were given
• facilitating the implementation of
Strategic Urban Developments to
unlock a R300 billion investment
10 SKILLS, CAPACITY
DEVELOPMENT &
INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
job opportunities via a work readiness
placement programme. Greater
numbers were planned but the
pipeline – so far, an estimated In terms of skills development, the impact of Covid-19 was acutely felt in
R80 billion has been unlocked City has improved the employment this endeavour.
• facilitating the implementation of prospects of the youth. Its Forty-nine learners completed a full
the SEZ programme in Ekurhuleni, programmes are being implemented qualification NQF Level 3 learnership
unlocking about R7 billion in collaboration with the private programme, while 1 150 learners
• approval and implementation sector. Using 14 local youth offices, attended short skills courses. For the
of the Ekurhuleni Investment and the City provides business training, extension programme, 240 farmers’
Development Facilitation Framework funding applications and referrals to cooperatives were assessed and profiled,
and Matrix as a mechanism to fast- other support programmes. It has also and the 26 that were selected will be
track strategic investments appointed over 6 332 young people earmarked for mentorship.
• PRASA-Gibela, Teraco Data Centre, in its work readiness programme The other environmental and social
ACSA expansion programme, and internships. sector programmes such as Siyakhokha,
S&J Industrial Investment, Riverfields In advancing skills development, which entailed the cleaning of formal
investment along the R21, industrial/ since 2016, the City increased and informal trading areas, made a huge
manufacturing investments, such as bursary allocations from R10 million impact on employing the community
GZI can manufacturing and Komatsu. to R100 million per year. So far, the and resulted in cleaner informal trading
Since 2016, the City has invested scheme has benefited almost 9 000 areas and an improvement in the City’s
R800 million in bulk infrastructure to young people and over R470 million rates collection.
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South Africa’s ageing fleet of commuter trains and the bedrock for
re-establishing the country’s rail manufacturing industry.
REVITALISING THE SOUTH AFRICAN RAIL SECTOR
1 Gibela is creating a competitive base of infrastructure and human resources. Our world-class train
manufacturing plant in Dunnottar, Ekurhuleni, is the first of its kind in Africa.
ELEVATING COMMUTER RAIL AS THE TRANSPORT MODE OF CHOICE
Gibela aims to elevate commuter rail as the transport mode of choice in the country by 2
contributing to safe and affordable public transport, in line with the transport sector’s objectives.
DRIVING INCLUSIVE GROWTH
3 Gibela aims to increase employment and per capita income by ensuring that our staff complement is
diverse and reflective of demographics. Gibela’s large investment in our local manufacturing capability
has, to date, had a positive impact on local communities and entities.
COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT
Gibela is committed to increasing access to quality education and healthcare in the areas in which 4
we operate, and reducing carbon emissions. Part of our ongoing support includes donating school
shoes, hygiene packs, laptops and groceries.
NATION-BUILDING
5 Gibela continues to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s economic growth, contributing to our gross
domestic product (GDP) and job creation, and adding to the government’s revenue base.
REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Gibela has adopted high international environmental performance standards to mitigate any 6
negative impacts on the local environment. We employ global best practices and aim to be a
positive role model in the South African manufacturing industry.PR OFIL E • GIBE L A RA I L
DEVELOPMENT ROLLS
IN GIBELA’S DNA
It is rare for manufacturing
contracts to change the entire
face of a sector, yet this is
precisely the plan for Gibela
in the passenger rail space.
Hector Danisa, CEO of Gibela,
delivers some personal insights
and discusses the multifaceted
development imperatives
associated with Gibela’s rolling
stock contract with PRASA.
G
ibela (Pty) Ltd was established in
July 2014 to meet the needs of
a PRASA rolling stock contract
that sought the local manufacture of
600 world-class passenger trains, which
would transform the face of passenger rail
in South Africa.
The company was purposely created
to drive the development and growth
of BBBEE companies, and to expand
industrial engineering expertise within the
country. Gibela Rail Transport Consortium
comprises French rail company Alstom as
the main shareholder, and South Africa’s
Ubumbano Rail. These companies work
hand in hand, drawing on each other’s
expertise to ensure that local socio-
economic development is at the forefront
of Gibela’s operations.
Such a huge undertaking requires
effective leadership, which is precisely
what the company has in the form of CEO
Hector Danisa, who has worked in the rail
sector for most of his professional career.
Holding a BSc Honours and a Master’s in
Business Administration, he joined Gibela
within its first year of operation. In May
2019, Danisa took up the position of
CEO, having grown into the role as the
company itself has matured.
“I joined Gibela in March 2015, so I’m
very fortunate to have grown in my
career alongside Gibela. When I joined,
EKURHULENI 2021 21P ROFI L E • G I BE L A R AI L
the company was busy finalising the Covid-19 pandemic, which gutted that we can keep producing trains,”
transfer of the land between the City companies and ravaged livelihoods he explains.
of Ekurhuleni and PRASA, and they both locally and globally. While the Other than intermittent workplace
needed an executive trainee. This SMME sector was particularly hard closures through positive Covid-19
role was heavily involved in these hit, even organisations on the scale cases among staff, the company only
handover steps, ensuring that all the of Gibela found themselves facing shut down for a single month when
correct processes and regulations were adverse conditions. the initial national lockdown was
followed, and the appropriate suppliers Internally, the company has had announced. “For us, Covid-19 simply
were appointed to carry out the around 60 positive cases of Covid-19, cannot equal no work,” Danisa adds.
construction work,” he notes. which has brought about operational
Danisa believes that working as a stoppages at the plant in order to A LASTING COMMITMENT
project director responsible for the ensure the safety of other workers All of the challenges presented by the
commercial viability of the entire through deep cleaning and following pandemic aside, Gibela’s commitment
project from end to end gave him due diligence protocols. to producing 600 trains by 2028 is
holistic insights into the company’s Beyond the human health as strong as ever. Within two years,
operations, which prepared him well component, while 90 of Gibela’s Danisa asserts that the manufacturer
for the future. He also established a current suppliers are locally based, will be producing 62 trains a year and
very good relationship with Gibela’s around 40 operate outside Africa – in working hard towards increasing the
customer, PRASA, in this role, which has Europe, Asia and South America. “The localisation of content in the trains.
proven to be a distinct advantage after global impact of Covid-19 becomes “We aim to establish the Gibela facility
taking up the reins as CEO. even more apparent when working with as an epicentre of development,
an international supply chain. There where suppliers mushroom around us to
REVIVING INDUSTRY have been strict limitations placed on create an industrial hub that will supply
On his proudest professional shipping goods internationally, on both both us and other manufacturers. We
achievement, Danisa defers the the import and export destinations.
accolades to Gibela, “Who would’ve Non-Covid-related goods are obviously
thought that, in Ekurhuleni, a South placed at the back of the queue,
African OEM would be building world- behind PPE, vaccines and related
class trains. This is the first time that goods. The impact has been quite
an OEM is producing whole trains in massive on Gibela. In fact, we’ve lost
sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the many around 10 trains through the resultant
challenges we face in South Africa, we production delays. And, of course,
have proved that we South Africans Covid-19 is not over yet. Fortunately,
can do so much in our own country.” PRASA is very understanding of the
The rail manufacturing industry has situation, considering the force majeure
been dormant in South Africa for some nature of these events,” Danisa says.
40 years, so the resuscitation of it is a “Like many businesses, Gibela
real feather in the cap for the Gibela has had to adapt its operational
Consortium and Danisa personally. activities. Most of us outside
“To oversee this has been a once- direct manufacturing work
in-a-lifetime opportunity and a real roles are still working remotely
honour. But much hard work still lies and we’ve implemented
ahead,” he adds. This hard work will shift work for many staff
be made significantly easier through members. We’ve learned
Gibela’s approach to investing in some valuable lessons
human capital. along the way, particularly
The consortium is a youth-driven how to coordinate more
organisation, with more than 80% effectively during times
of staff members being 35 years of crisis. I believe we’ve
and under. Further, some 50% of the adapted quite well and
employees are women. “I don’t think will weather this storm
you’ll easily find a better success story in better than most. In
South Africa in terms of transformational fact, we are the best
development than Gibela – not to performing site in the
mention the sustainability of our Alstom Southern Africa
approach,” Danisa asserts. family at the moment.
The pandemic has
ENTER COVID-19 forced at to look at
Business sustainability and resilience problems from many
have in recent times been brought angles to come up
squarely into the spotlight through the with solutions, so
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