Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in the Vhembe District in Limpopo was designated by the South African Government as the preferred site for the location the SEZ. The South African Government through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has designated the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) located in the Limpopo Province, Vhembe District and straddling between the two local municipalities of Musina and Makhado. In line with the Special Economic Zone Act, 2014 the Minister for the Department of Trade and Industry has issued an Operator Permit to facilitate investment. The MMSEZ is located closer to Beitbridge Border Gate, which is the second biggest port of entry in South Africa and a gateway to other SADC countries.
The Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone comprises two sites, one focusing primarily on Energy and Metallurgy and the other on three sectors, i.e. general manufacturing, agro-processing and logistics.
The Vhembe district in the Limpopo Province is endowed with mineral resources such a diamond. Coking coal with potential for beneficiation. This Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is intended to accelerate economic growth, development and job creation in Limpopo through:
• Promoting Industrialisation
• Facilitating increased trade and investment
• Supporting the development if sustainable enterprises
• Ensuring Infrastructure Development
Key Focus Strategy
A leading investment destination to grow an inclusive and competitive economy.
Vision
Mission
Promoting industrialization through beneficiation;
Supporting enterprise development and job creation;
Facilitation and promotion of investment; and
Providing value adding commercial business solutions.
MMSEZ VALUES
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MMSEZ BOARD
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Government Oversight
Limpopo Premier
Dr. Phophi Ramathuba
MEC Limpopo Department of Economic Development Environment and Tourism
Mr Tshitereke Baldwin Matibe
Board Members
Board Chairperson
Dr N Mphephu
Deputy Board Chairperson
Mr. M Ralebipi
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. MLA Masoga
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. S Ramusi
Interim Company Secretary
Ms. C. Mokoma
Directors
Non-Executive Director – Chairperson: HR & Remunerations Committee
Mr. MJ Morotoba
Non-Executive Director – Chairperson: Social and Ethics Committee (BSEC)
Prof. R Howard
Non-Executive Director
Mr. TP Sebola
Non-Executive Director – Chairman: Technical and Infrastructure Committee (TIC)
Mr. B Shibambu
Non-Executive Director
Mr. S ZikodeNon-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Dr. M Lekota
Stakeholder Representatives
Shareholder Representative
Mrs. M Talane
Community Representative
(Mulambwane CPA)
Mr. M. Maguga
MCPA Representative
Vhembe District Municipality
Makhado Local Municipality
Musina Local Municipality
MMSEZ SOC Organizational Structure
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MMSEZ SOUTH CLUSTER
Makhado
Power Generation
- Solar Panels
- Wind Turbines
- Hydro Fuel Cells
Metallurgical
- Steel Plant / Stainless Steel Plant
- Coking Plant
- Pig Iron Plant
- Ferro Manganese Plant
- Ferro Chrome Plant
- Chrome Plating
- Lime Plant
- Chrome Plating
- Lime Plant
- Chemical Plant
MMSEZ NORTH CLUSTER
Musina
General Manufacturing
- Light Industries
- Component Manufacturing
- Agro-chemicals
- Basic Assembly or Electro-mechanical Operations
- OE Manufacturing Plants
- Fertilisers
Agro Processing
- Food Processing Facility
- Fresh Produce Handling
- Canning Facility
Logistics
- Logistics Services
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Container Yard
- Vehicle Distribution
- Cold Storage
- Bonded Warehouses