The national government says it has set aside R1 trillion to improve infrastructure in South Africa over the next three years. Deputy President Paul Mashatile revealed this during his keynote address in the MinMEC meeting in Gqeberha,in the Eastern Cape today.
Mashatile believes that prioritizing infrastructure development is key to economic growth. He says the goal is to improve infrastructure to adequately meet demands of the communities.
Mashatile has emphasized the importance of infrastructure as the backbone of the economy.