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What to expect from Ramaphosa's upcoming Budget 3. 0: A focus on infrastructure and reform

President Cyril Ramaphosa reveals that the upcoming May 21 budget will mark a significant shift in government priorities, focusing on infrastructure and economic reform to address South Africa's pressing challenges.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Education Minister prioritises safe school infrastructure over pit toilet deadlines

After years of her party criticising government delays in eradicating dangerous pit toilets in schools, Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube now emphasises that safety and quality infrastructure matter more than deadlines.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

G20 Dialogue: South Africa's strategy to close the infrastructure funding gap

Deputy Minister David Masondo advocates for blended finance solutions to tackle a $1 trillion global infrastructure funding shortfall at the G20 Infrastructure Investors’ Dialogue in Pretoria.

Business Report Economy
Philippa Larkin|Published

‘No one should be denied jobs based on political affiliation’ | Macpherson vows to end political patronage in EPWP

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, promises to address allegations of political patronage and corruption within the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), stressing that the status quo is unacceptable.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Service Delivery in Crisis | The impact of potholes on South African roads

Service delivery in South Africa is marred by corruption and neglect, leaving citizens to navigate dangerous, pothole-riddled roads. What will it take for the government to prioritise its people?

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Unlocking rural property: how land reform, tech, finance, energy can drive growth

Rural property development in South Africa faces a myriad of challenges. Inadequate infrastructure and limited financing significantly deter investment.

Property Residential
Given Majola|Published