Maile: Gautrain shows power of PPPs in driving infrastructure growth

By Lebone Rodah Mosima

The Gautrain remains a flagship example of a successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Gauteng and one of the largest transport PPP projects undertaken on the African continent.

Speaking during the 2026/27 Gauteng Provincial Legislature address on Tuesday, Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile said infrastructure development remains essential for economic growth and job creation, but government alone cannot meet the scale of investment required to modernise and expand provincial infrastructure.

According to Maile, economic projections for the medium-term point to steady recovery with provincial economic growth expected to reach 2.1% in 2026, significantly above the national average.

“In a constrained fiscal environment, it is crucial that we embrace innovative financing and delivery models that allow us to leverage the strengths of both the public and private sectors,” Maile said.

He noted that PPPs remain a critical instrument in accelerating infrastructure development by enabling