Official economic development and investment agency for the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
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This recognition celebrates DEDEAT’s commitment to responsible development, balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.
Congratulations to MEC Nonkqubela Pieters, HOD Ms Mickey Mama and the entire DEDEAT team!
#ECDC #DEDEAT #EAPASA2026 #SustainableDevelopment
The ECDC congratulates its shareholder department, DEDEAT, on achieving second runner-up at the 2026 EAPASA Awards for excellence in administering and managing Environmental Impact Assessment projects.
The ECDC welcomes Ms Vuyokazi Zozi, who assumed the role of Executive Manager: Enterprise Finance, Support and Fund Management on 1 September 2026.
Click here to read more about Ms Zozi’s experience and leadership journey: bit.ly/4sdehLm
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in partnership with Eastern Cape Provincial Art and Culture Council (ECPACC) are looking for Fashion Designers from the Eastern Cape to attend this event and take up space in industry.
Read more and apply:
bit.ly/africaweek-2026
Hosted in Scenery Park, one of Buffalo City Metro’s long-standing communities, the initiative brought together the ECDC, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and BEVCO to connect young people with information on available opportunities.
Despite the scorching heat, the youth of Ward 10 turned out in numbers for a Career Day Expo focused on opening doors to opportunities, sharing knowledge and empowering young people to take charge of their futures.
For the ECDC, these priorities reinforce the importance of investment promotion, industrial development and partnerships that grow local participation across the automotive value chain.
From safeguarding existing investments and securing future vehicle production programmes to expanding local supplier participation and accelerating new energy vehicle opportunities, the focus is on building a competitive automotive industry that delivers lasting economic value.
The Eastern Cape’s automotive growth agenda took the spotlight today at SA Auto Week 2026, as MEC: DEDEAT, Hon. Nonkqubela Pieters, outlined key priorities aimed at strengthening the province’s competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global industry.
From safeguarding existing investments and securing future vehicle production programmes to expanding local supplier participation and accelerating new energy vehicle opportunities, the focus is on building a competitive automotive industry that delivers lasting economic value.
The session concludes with a clear focus on the work ahead and the priorities that will guide the Corporation going forward.
The discussions have helped strengthen alignment across the organisation, with a shared focus on improving performance, supporting businesses, attracting investment and delivering on ECDC’s economic development mandate.
Over the past two days, the leadership team has reviewed the Corporation’s strategic priorities, reflected on progress and discussed key areas requiring attention as ECDC continues to implement its 2025–2030 Strategy.
The ECDC Board, Executive Management and Senior Management wrap up their two-day strategic planning session at Kob Inn on the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast today.
Invitation to Webinar: Doing Business with Canada – Market Insights and Export Opportunities
Date: 16 October 2026
Time: 15:00-16:30
Platform: MS Teams bit.ly/4AZt1l4
The ECDC remains committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen the province’s automotive industry, unlock investment opportunities and position the Eastern Cape for sustained industrial growth and job creation.
#BuildingTheEasternCapeWeWant #LeaveNoOneBehind
DEDEAT Chief Director: Economic Development, Ms Nozipho Booi, highlighted the automotive sector’s contribution of over 60,000 jobs, while outlining the province’s cluster-based approach to address industry challenges, strengthen collaboration & improve the ease of doing business.
The Eastern Cape's economic development priorities were further advanced through industry dialogue at the #SAAutoWeek2026.
