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This paper considers the effects of the global economic crisis that started in 2007/08 on the South African government’s recent economic policy developments, especially those aimed at job creation. In addition, it considers the work in progress on creating an investment policy framework to support sustainable investment. The investment setting is examined by presenting the views of provincial investment promotion agencies, as well as government office-bearers at provincial and national levels. Finally, a catalogue of economic incentives is presented which constitutes the government’s economic support measures to encourage domestic and foreign firms’ to invest in specific regions or sectors.