By Thapelo Molefe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled an ambitious infrastructure investment strategy for South Africa.
He announced that the government will invest over R1 trillion in public infrastructure over the next three years.
He also called on the private sector to contribute an additional R3 trillion to help drive economic recovery and promote regional integration.
Speaking at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025 in Cape Town on Tuesday, Ramaphosa described infrastructure as the foundation of South Africa’s development and the key to driving inclusive growth, job creation, and continental competitiveness.
“Infrastructure is the flywheel that our economy needs to boost growth and to create jobs,” Ramaphosa told an audience of government officials, industry leaders, investors, and international dignitaries.
“If the government contributes R1 trillion, I want the private sector to bring in R3 trillion. That is where the money should come from. Armed with that,
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