CHARLES MOLELE|
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that infrastructure is central to South Africa’s economic reconstruction and recovery, announcing R100 billion worth of projects over the next ten years to build bridges, schools, piplines, sub-stations, water treatment works, landfills, fresh produce markets, including over 700km stretch of roads networks.
The president was delivering his sixth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Cape Town’s City Hall, Cape Town.
South Africa is little more than a decade away from the National Development Plan (NDP) targets set for 2030, now more than ever is the time to take stock of investments to date, current and planned infrastructure projects.
“Through innovative funding and improved technical capabilities, we have prioritised infrastructure projects to support economic growth and better livelihoods, especially in energy, roads and water management,” said Ramaphosa.
“The Infrastructure Fund is at the centre of this effort, with a R100 billion
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