Cape Town — Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean MacPherson, welcomed the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to increase infrastructure development and support for infrastructure in South Africa.
During his opening address, Ramaphosa highlighted a number of key issues to address such as economic growth, job creation and unemployment. He added that the government would provide extra infrastructure investment for major projects in South Africa, turning the country into a construction site.
MacPherson released statement, thanking Ramaphosa for the opportunity to grow South Africa through construction projects.
“As Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, I have public mentioned that my focus for the department would be to unleash a wave of construction projects in the country to increase South Africa’s economic growth and create sustainable jobs. I therefore welcome the president’s support for my department’s endeavours as we work to improve the lives of our people,” MacPherson said.
“The only way we can meaningfully bring change to the South African people, and improve living conditions is if we grow the economy and create jobs which can be achieved through Infrastructure investment – an approach that enjoys the full support of the President as mentioned in his Opening Of Parliament address. I have no doubt we will be successful,” he added.
As the Minister for Public Works and Infrastructure, I welcome the Presidents call to turn South Africa into a construction site. Now is the time for implementation and collaboration. #LetsBuildSA🏗️👷🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/obZACzuIgV
— Dean Macpherson MP (@DeanMacpherson) July 19, 2024
His focus would be to expand and apacitate infrastructure South Africa for the efficient and successful execution of construction projects, as well as working with other government departments to improve the long-term planning and execution of infrastructure investment.
Macpherson also welcomed Ramaphosa’s commitment to addressing the rise of the construction mafia which has paralysed infrastructure investments in provinces.
He further stated he looks forward to working with his colleagues across the Government of National Unity (GNU), particularly, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, to restore the rule of law at construction projects to safeguard investment in infrastructure that can contribute to building a better South Africa.
“It is only through working together that we can build South Africa to truly live up to the ideals of democracy. In the months ahead, I invite all South Africans to join me in unleashing infrastructure development and building a better nation. Let’s build South Africa,” Macpherson said.
“I was clapping for things President Ramaphosa said and were right especially the fight against construction mafia.”
Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson reacts to President Ramaphosa’s #OPA2024 with @TheRealClementM #TheCMShow #PresidentRamaphosa #702WalkTheTalk pic.twitter.com/x3h5pONwUz
— 702 (@Radio702) July 19, 2024
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