Coega Steels has launched a R360m rolling mill in Nelson Mandela Bay, creating 300 direct jobs and providing a more affordable local supply of finished steel products.
The Eastern Cape has rolled out 15 public electric-vehicle charging stations across key travel routes and towns, positioning its automotive sector for the transition to new energy vehicles as it pitches to investors at SA Auto Week.
The Eastern Cape is set to present its new energy vehicle strategy at SA Auto Week 2026 in KwaZulu-Natal, seeking international investment and securing its position as South Africa's automotive powerhouse.