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Why Cape Town and the Western Cape?
The Western Cape is a gateway to the rest of the African continent, and the destination of choice for leading global multinationals establishing their African footprint, including Amazon, Hisense, Kimberly-Clark, Pegas Nonwovens and Scatec Solar.
In the last 10 years, the region has welcomed more than 300 new direct investments, attracting over US$7.5-billion worth of FDI.
From our agricultural innovations and world-class infrastructure, to being Africa’s leading digital hub, Cape Town and the Western Cape offer a long list of opportunities in a variety of sectors.
But, if you need more proof, here are 10 more reasons why you should be investing here:
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Why should I invest in the Western Cape?
Cape Town is regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful and inspiring cities. Situated at the southern tip of Africa, Cape Town and the Western Cape offer an attractive inves...![Image Title Image Title](https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Invest/buy-hero.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=1333&q=90&w=2000&s=2fecb78542575c17f38a1741568d4122 2000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Invest/buy-hero.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=1200&q=90&w=1800&s=b8a640dfed3e17ad0bb40fcebc76755d 1800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Invest/buy-hero.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=1067&q=90&w=1600&s=97a14d8a27b1f5c30497dd8d838103f2 1600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Invest/buy-hero.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=933&q=90&w=1400&s=55ebb0ec8016586a26d43a0579f298b9 1400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Invest/buy-hero.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=800&q=90&w=1200&s=e61a5046168e2f298027b022f0e551b6 1200w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Invest/buy-hero.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=667&q=90&w=1000&s=b6a12fc8db17b37c6cd0ec976c6aaf1b 1000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Invest/buy-hero.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=533&q=90&w=800&s=101b01f661c2f711a5af10d8ca8c3a32 800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Invest/buy-hero.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=400&q=90&w=600&s=c43545e9e0cbdb7550a2315c58a56cc3 600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Invest/buy-hero.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=267&q=90&w=400&s=91e7627ec20c145214b8b9893f35ac37 400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Invest/buy-hero.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=200&q=90&w=300&s=20ffd9c4eec9ddcfd0077d0e669cae89 300w)
How to invest in the Western Cape
Here’s our easy guide with everything you need to know about how to do business in Cape Town and the Western Cape.Guide to doing business in the Western Cape
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Incentives
The Western Cape and service nodes such as Cape Town and George have developed a number of incentives geared towards industry support and investor attraction.Looking for more information? Search our resource library
The Wesgro Investment Promotion Unit provides a free and confidential service to help you establish and grow your business in Cape Town and the Western Cape. Our team of expert Portfolio Managers have more than 40 years of combined experience in supporting new investors commercialise their businesses in the region, and in helping established businesses grow and expand.
Read our latest sector and country fact sheets and research reports to identify new opportunities to grow your business.
Doing Business in Cape Town and the Western Cape
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An Analysis of Wine Tourism in the Western Cape (2022)
Garden Route and Klein Karoo
The Garden Route and Klein Karoo are overlapping tourism regions within the Garden Route District Municipality. The Garden Route, along the Southern Cape coast, boasts scenic beaches, mountains, forests and heritage sites, while the semi-arid Klein Karoo is home to attractions such as the Cango Caves, ostrich and wine farms and nature reserves.
Cape Overberg
With its headquarters in Bredasdorp, the Overberg District Municipality governs four local municipalities and includes the major towns of Grabouw, Caledon, Hermanus, Bredasdorp and Swellendam, as well as Africa’s southernmost point, Cape Agulhas. The scenic Overberg is an important grain-farming region – mainly wheat – but tourism is a growing industry.
Cape town
Cape Town is not only a top tourism destination, but also offers an attractive investment proposition for companies wishing to expand their operations into the South African and African markets. Many leading global corporates have established themselves here to devise their African growth strategies, supported by world-class legal, consulting and financial services sectors.
Cape West Coast
Set between the Atlantic Ocean and Cederberg mountains, the ruggedly scenic West Coast has a rich cultural heritage and wealth of agricultural, tourism and manufacturing activities. The district is a large contributor to the Western Cape’s GDP. The area comprises five local municipalities, and the major towns are Saldanha Bay, Vredenburg and Malmesbury.
Cape Karoo
The Central Karoo District Municipality is headquartered in Beaufort West and comprises three local municipalities: Laingsburg, Prince Albert and Beaufort West. The tranquil district, a growing tourism sector, boasts vast landscapes and is a base for sheep and goat farming. It is transversed by the N1 highway from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands between the West Coast and Overberg is famous for its world-class wines, natural beauty and cultural heritage, distinctive Cape Dutch architecture and outstanding restaurants. One of the country’s top universities is located in Stellenbosch in the heart of the winelands, and the area is a key destination for visitors.
How can we help you invest in Cape Town and the Western Cape?
The Wesgro Investment Promotion Unit provides a free and confidential service to help you establish and grow your business in Cape Town and the Western Cape, leveraging a team of sector-expert portfolio managers with more than 50 years of combined experience in investment promotion.
Are you looking to establish or grow your business in the Western Cape? We can help you navigate the investment path, from concept to commercialisation.
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Everything you need to know to streamline your investment
The InvestSA One Stop Shop initiative streamlines the investment value chain for medium to large companies looking to invest in South Africa, to reduce government red tape when establishing a business.
The One Stop Shop makes it easier and faster to invest in Cape Town and the Western Cape.
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