By Johnathan Paoli
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has emphasised the vital role of efficient transport systems in driving economic growth.
She has also highlighted the urgent need for innovative solutions to tackle the pressing issues within South Africa’s transport infrastructure.
Speaking at the Smarter Mobility Africa summit in Midrand on Wednesday, Creecy outlined the correlation between a well-functioning transport system and economic activity.
She said that inclusive and sustainable economic growth was a primary focus of the seventh administration, as discussed during the recent Cabinet lekgotla.
“Central to this goal is the prioritisation of infrastructure development and the ongoing reforms initiated under Operation Vulindlela,” she said.
Among the government’s key priorities, Creecy highlighted the return of all passenger rail corridors to service, the introduction of private sector participation in rail and port operations, and the development of a roadmap for the digital transformation of public services.
These initiatives aim to
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