Government will host the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in Johannesburg on 31 March 2026, as government intensifies efforts to attract R2 trillion in new investment commitments over the next five years.
The upcoming summit builds on the success of the previous five-year investment cycle, which concluded in March 2023, after raising R1.51 trillion, surpassing the initial R1.2 trillion target.
To date, more than R600 billion of these commitments have flowed into projects, supporting the establishment of new factories, mines and other productive facilities across the country.
Announcing the conference during the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa said government was determined to build on this momentum.
“Over the course of the first five South Africa Investment Conferences, we were able to raise R1.5 trillion in investment commitments. To date, over R600 billion has flowed into projects. New factories, mines and other facilities are being opened each year.
“We have now set ourselves a target of raising R2 trillion in new investments over the next five years. We therefore look forward to hosting the sixth South Africa Investment Conference on the 31st of March 2026,” the President said.
The 2026 conference aims to reinforce a clear narrative to investors: credible reforms drive investor confidence, unlock deployable opportunities and foster sustainable global partnerships.
Since its launch in 2018, the conference has drawn thousands of local and international delegates, positioning South Africa as a competitive and globally relevant investment destination. An estimated 1 250 delegates are expected to attend the 2026 edition in person.
Among its objectives, the conference will seek to showcase South Africa’s economic recovery strategy, highlight strategic sectors and bankable projects, and emphasise government’s continued commitment to clean governance and zero tolerance for corruption. It will also profile the country’s role as a gateway to regional markets and a key trade and investment partner on the African continent.
The sixth SAIC comes at a time when government is prioritising industrialisation, infrastructure development, energy reform and job creation as central pillars of economic transformation and inclusive growth. – SAnews.gov.za
