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The Gauteng City Region Smart Cities Strategy is built on 10 key strategic interventions:

1. Local Government Turnaround – Strengthening governance and service delivery.

2. Water Security – Ensuring sustainable water management and supply.

3. Energy Security – Expanding renewable energy sources and stabilising power supply.

4. CBD Revitalisation – Modernising urban centres to attract investment and economic activity.

5. Social Equity – Reducing inequality through targeted economic and social interventions.

6. Infrastructure Development – E xpanding transport, digital, and housing infrastructure.

7. Asset Utilisation – Optimising public and private sector assets for economic growth.

8. Upgrading Alexandra Township (Alexandra 4.0) – Implementing smart urban renewal initiatives.

9. Waste Management – Enhancing recycling and sustainable waste systems.

10. Job Creation – Driving employment growth in priority sectors.

This vision reinforces both national and provincial governments’ commitment to urban transformation through smarter, more efficient, and more connected urban spaces, ensuring Gauteng remains globally competitive in the era of digital transformation. As we embark on this transformative journey, collaboration across government, business, and communities will be key to realising our vision of a smarter, more sustainable, and economically vibrant

Gauteng City Region. By leveraging digital technology, sustainable infrastructure, and integrated governance, we are laying the foundation for a globally competitive, future-ready Gauteng—one that not only drives economic growth - but also improves the quality of life for all residents.

Let us work together in re-building and revitalizing the cities of tomorrow, today.

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