Johannesburg, 7 January 2025 – SEIFSA acknowledges the President’s State of the Nation Address, which highlighted the need for economic growth through infrastructure development. However, SEIFSA stresses that these ambitious plans must move beyond promises and be urgently implemented. The repair of existing infrastructure, alongside new projects, is crucial for revitalising the metals and engineering sector. SEIFSA also welcomes the recognition of the private sector’s role in this process and urges the government to facilitate its contribution to drive the country’s economic recovery and growth.