The upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) is expected to outline a transformative agenda focused on modernising South Africa’s infrastructure and public services. Key priorities should include:
- Infrastructure Modernisation: Upgrading ports, rail networks, roads, bridges, and public utilities to boost domestic trade, create jobs, and enhance global competitiveness.
- Electrical Infrastructure: Addressing Eskom’s operational challenges and stabilising the power supply through maintenance, diversification, and improved management.
- Water Management: Overhauling water systems, increasing storage capacities, and implementing efficient maintenance programmes to combat water scarcity, especially in Gauteng.
- Policy Clarity: Providing updates on the National Health Insurance, the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, and the Expropriation Bill to ensure transparency and public confidence.
- G20 Presidency: Leveraging South Africa’s role to mobilise climate finance, secure favourable trade terms, and strengthen international partnerships.
- Fiscal Responsibility: Ensuring that the government’s ambitious agenda aligns with the medium-term budget to avoid increasing national debt and maintain sound public finances.
If these areas are addressed effectively, the SONA could set South Africa on a growth path.
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