Staff Reporter
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday presided over the first Presidential Infrastructure Commission Council meeting under the 7th administration held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
The council is constituted by the President, Deputy President, Ministers designated by the President, Premiers of Provinces, Executive Mayors of Metropolitan Councils and the chairperson of the South African Local Government Association.
The council tackled key issues, including combating crime and extortion at construction sites, assessing progress on priority infrastructure projects, and advancing strategies to accelerate infrastructure investments across South Africa.
The also council noted the completion of 19 Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs), valued at R26 billion.
These include six in transport, three in water and sanitation, one in energy, four in human settlements, and five in student accommodation.
Additionally, 82 projects worth R437 billion are currently under construction, reflecting substantial progress in the national infrastructure agenda.
Presidency said in a media statement
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