Pretoria: Cabinet has welcomed the successful conclusion of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, held in Cape Town from 26 to 27 May 2025. The two-day symposium gathered government leaders, infrastructure funding representatives, construction sector representatives, and technical experts to discuss and share strategies and best practices for infrastructure development in the country.
According to South African Government News Agency, the symposium unveiled the country's second edition of the construction book, 'A Repository Of Funded Infrastructure Projects,' for procurement in 2025/2026. The announcement of the new top seven infrastructure project priorities, stemming from Bid Window 1 for project preparation, marked a significant step in using infrastructure to grow the economy, create jobs, and build sustainable communities. Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, highlighted during a post-Cabinet media briefing that the total value of projects currently under construction in the country is over R313.5 billion, while the energy sector infrastructure project pipeline includes R180 billion of embedded generation investment.
Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) announced the new top seven infrastructure priorities for 2025/26 as follows: Boegoebaai Port and Rail Development in the Northern Cape; Project Alpha 300MW Gas to Power Project; City of Ekurhuleni Wastewater Conveyance and Treatment System Regionalisation; Coega SEZ 100MW Solar Farm - ground mount; South Africa Water Reuse Programme (WRP); Regional Energy Infrastructure, Storage and Distribution Programme by Limpopo Energy User Association; and Gauteng Urban Upgrade Programme, Johannesburg CBD.
On Tuesday, SAnews spoke to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, who emphasized that South Africa is on a path of accelerated progress with infrastructure development fueling economic growth and job creation. Macpherson mentioned the second edition of the Construction Book, showcasing 250 fully funded infrastructure projects worth at least R238 billion, as a testament to the government's commitment to transforming South Africa into a construction site. He reiterated the government's dedication to ensuring projects are prepared on time and on budget to enhance their chances of success, citing President's commitment to infrastructure growth and the R1 trillion investment pledged by Minister Enoch Godongwana in the budget.