Free State Business 2023
The 2023 edition of Free State Business is the 13th issue of this successful publication that, since its launch in 2008, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Free State. Sasol, one of the biggest industrial enterprises in the province, has announced that it may have found a way to keep running the Natref refinery far into the future, because of new and cleaner technologies that it is investigating. Gold miners Harmony and Sibanye-Stillwater are prospecting for new reefs. And the provincial tourism authorities are putting their minds to creating new ways of attracting new local tourists to various eco-tourism products. All of these news items and more are contained in the sector overviews that outline the characteristics of the main economic sectors of the province, and report on the latest news in those sectors as well. One of the most active sectors is a new one – natural gas and helium, which is being vigorously pursued by Renergen through its Virginia Gas Project. Significant investments are being attracted into the newly-established Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP SEZ) in the northern part of the province and a steel mill is under construction at the Botshabelo Industrial Park east of Bloemfontein. Special features on investment incentives and starting a business are included in this edition.
The 2023 edition of Free State Business is the 13th issue of this successful publication that, since its launch in 2008, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Free State.
Sasol, one of the biggest industrial enterprises in the province, has announced that it may have found a way to keep running the Natref refinery far into the future, because of new and cleaner technologies that it is investigating. Gold miners Harmony and Sibanye-Stillwater are prospecting for new reefs. And the provincial tourism authorities are putting their minds to creating new ways of attracting new local tourists to various eco-tourism products.
All of these news items and more are contained in the sector overviews that outline the characteristics of the main economic sectors of the province, and report on the latest news in those sectors as well. One of the most active sectors is a new one – natural gas and helium, which is being vigorously pursued by Renergen through its Virginia Gas Project. Significant investments are being attracted into the newly-established Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP SEZ) in the northern part of the province and a steel mill is under construction at the Botshabelo Industrial Park east of Bloemfontein. Special features on investment incentives and starting a business are included in this edition.
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<strong>Free</strong> <strong>State</strong> Provincial Government<br />
A guide to <strong>Free</strong> <strong>State</strong>’s provincial government departments. Visit: www.freestateonline.fs.gov.za<br />
Office of the Premier<br />
Mr Mxolisi Dukwana<br />
4th Floor, OR Tambo Building, Cnr St Andrews and<br />
Markgraaff Streets, Bloemfontein 9300<br />
Tel: +27 51 405 5496 | Fax: +27 51 405 4803<br />
Website: www.freestateonline.fs.gov.za<br />
Department of Agriculture<br />
and Rural Development<br />
MEC: Mr Teboho Mokoena<br />
Main Building, Gielie Joubert Street, Glen,<br />
Bloemfontein 9360<br />
Tel: +27 51 861 8509 | Fax: +27 51 861 8452<br />
Website: www.dard.fs.gov.za<br />
Department of Cooperative Governance<br />
and Traditional Affairs<br />
MEC: Mr Ketso Makume<br />
7th Floor, OR Tambo House, Cnr St Andrews and<br />
Markgraaff Streets, Bloemfontein 9301<br />
Tel: +27 51 405 5719<br />
Website: www.cogta.fs.gov.za<br />
Dept of Economic, Small <strong>Business</strong> Development,<br />
Tourism and Environmental Affairs<br />
MEC: Mr Thabo Meeko<br />
Bojanala Building, 113 St Andrews Street,<br />
Bloemfontein 9301<br />
Tel: +27 51 404 9600 | Fax: +27 51 400 4732<br />
Website: www.destea.gov.za<br />
Department of Education<br />
MEC: Mr Makalo Mohale<br />
Fidel Castro Building, 55 Miriam Makeba Street,<br />
Bloemfontein 9300<br />
Tel: +27 51 404 8430 | Fax: +27 51 404 8269<br />
Website: www.education.fs.gov.za<br />
Department of Health<br />
MEC: Ms Nokwanje Leeto<br />
Cnr Harvey and Charlotte Maxeke Streets,<br />
Bloemfontein 9300<br />
Tel: +27 51 408 1108 | Fax: +27 51 408 1950<br />
Website: www.health.fs.gov.za<br />
Department of Human Settlements<br />
MEC: Mr Ketso Makume<br />
7th Floor, Lebohang Building, Cnr Markgraaff and<br />
St Andrews Streets, Bloemfontein 9300<br />
Tel: +27 51 405 3379 | Fax: +27 51 403 3699<br />
Website: www.humansettlements.fs.gov.za<br />
Department of Police, Roads and Transport<br />
MEC: Ms Mcqueen Letsoha-Mathae<br />
4th Floor, Perm Building, 45 Charlotte Maxeke Street,<br />
Bloemfontein 9301<br />
Tel: +27 51 409 8849 | Fax: +27 51 409 8864<br />
Website: www.policeroadstransport.fs.gov.za<br />
Department of Public Works<br />
and Infrastructure<br />
MEC: Ms Kathleen Mahlatsi<br />
Office 310, OR Tambo House, Cnr Markgraaff and<br />
St Andrews Streets, Bloemfontein 9301<br />
Tel: +27 51 405 3909 | Fax: +27 51 405 4490<br />
Website: www.publicworks.fs.gov.za<br />
Department of Social Development<br />
MEC: Ms Motshedise Koloi<br />
Civilia Building, 14 Miriam Makeba Street,<br />
Bloemfontein 9300<br />
Tel: +27 51 409 0555 | Fax: +27 51 409 0618<br />
Website: www.socdev.fs.gov.za<br />
Department of Sports, Arts,<br />
Culture and Recreation<br />
MEC: Ms Limakatso Mahase<br />
Civilia Building, 14 Miriam Makeba Street,<br />
Bloemfontein 9300<br />
Tel: +27 51 407 3520 | Fax: +27 51 407 3541<br />
Website: www.fssacr.gov.za<br />
Provincial Treasury<br />
MEC: Ms Gadija Brown<br />
Fidel Castro Building,<br />
55 Miriam Makeba Street,<br />
Bloemfontein 9300<br />
Tel: +27 51 405 4229 | Fax: +27 51 405 4152<br />
Website: www.treasury.fs.gov.za
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