Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has called for stronger infrastructure implementation following the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), warning that fiscal discipline, infrastructure investment and new delivery mechanisms alone will not address South Africa’s infrastructure challenges without effective project preparation and delivery.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his maiden budget speech yesterday with few surprises. A R181 billion tax windfall, primarily as a result of a commodities boom, has helped to improve the state’s fiscal situation.

While the liquidation will lead to the winding up of the company, a long list of other court processes and investigations are trying to get to the bottom of the mess

Sunday, 31 July 2011 02:00

Grand plans and empty promises

Enoch Godongwana promised over 700 new jobs,Adrian Gardiner vowed to turn Alicedale into a 'top-class tourist attraction' and Oregan Hoskins said he was building a R30m rugby academy.

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