As South Africa approaches the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 6 February, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to move beyond promises to concrete action on critical infrastructure projects.

“South Africa doesn’t need more statements of intent – we need evidence of action,” says CESA CEO Chris Campbell.

“The time for implementation is now, particularly as our infrastructure challenges continue to impact economic growth and job creation.”

Campbell emphasises that political and policy certainty are non-negotiable for attracting investment and stimulating economic growth.

“We need the Government of National Unity to demonstrate its commitment to stable, consistent policies that will give investors the confidence to commit to long-term projects,” he explains.