#sonareply | "The industrialisation drive is underpinned by significant new investment in infrastructure. The infrastructure drive is gaining momentum thanks to innovations such as Infrastructure SA and the Infrastructure Fund. These efforts will be accelerated as a result of the changes introduced by National Treasury to encourage greater public-private partnership in infrastructure. Even as we do so, it is worth pointing out that public sector infrastructure investment is on the rise for a second consecutive year. As we were reminded in the debate, the focus on new infrastructure development must be accompanied by maintaining and upgrading existing infrastructure. Strengthening provincial and local economies is critical for inclusive growth." - State of the Nation Address Reply by President Cyril Ramaphosa #sona2025 #govzaupdates https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-reply-debate-state-nation-address-13-feb-2025