STAINLESS STEEL MAGAZINE - ISSUE 3 - AUGUST 2025

gps roundup

Southern Farms Mega City: Joburg South’s R100bn Game-Changer An ambitious new mega development is underway in Gauteng’s south: Southern Farms, backed by R100 billion in investment. The plan includes 30 000 homes, schools, industrial hubs, and commercial spaces, making it one of the largest integrated urban projects in the country’s history. It’s a signal of investor confidence in SA’s urban-industrial future and a model for public-private partnership delivery… Read more

Government Reveals 2025/26 Infrastructure Priorities

South Africa’s infrastructure development blueprint for 2025/26 includes seven major projects focused on energy, water, and transport. These span from smart grid upgrades and desalination plants to border- crossing energy corridors and port logistics expansions. The government aims to crowd in private investment and use these anchor projects to jumpstart industrial revival and job creation… Read more

Trump’s 30% Tariffs Threaten SA Auto Industry In a major blow to South African exporters, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping 30% tariffs on all SA goods entering the U.S, a move that threatens to wipe out billions in automotive trade. With car manufacturers deeply integrated into U.S. supply chains, local producers now face the risk of mass retrenchments, production slowdowns, and even shutdowns. The industry is scrambling to assess alternate markets while lobbying government to intervene. This is a pivotal moment for one of SA’s most globally integrated sectors... Read more

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