Shaping the South African Transport Sector

Shaping the South African Transport Sector

Millions of South Africans rely on public transport to access essential services or commute to and from employment opportunities. Managing the intricate roads and rail network that form the public transport system falls to the national Department of Transport.

Driving economic transformation through the transport sector

South Africa’s transport and logistics industry contributes around R270-billion to the country’s GDP and offers an essential service to other sectors identified as critical drivers of economic growth in the country’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP), especially mining, agriculture and manufacturing.

A Climate Transition To Note

A Climate Transition To Note

In his letter to the nation – written in the second week of October – President Ramaphosa focused on climate change, with a warning that Sub-Saharan Africa has been witnessing rising temperatures that are going well above the global average.

Beyond the pandemic: Industries leading economic recovery

Beyond the pandemic: Industries leading economic recovery

The South African economy has started to show signs of recovery, after growing by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2021. The economy has been under pressure since the start of the pandemic, but emerging growth has been seen in the transport and communication and agriculture sectors especially.