Of course the president’s R1-trillion infrastructure drive must be “economically viable” and “stand and fall on its own feet” (“Project financing in, prescribed assets lose favour at growth drive planning (Project%20financing in, prescribed assets lose favour at growth drive planning)”, November 30).

Who gets the work or bonds can be determined by tenders. Users of the road, rail, water, sewerage, ports and so on pay for these services as fees, levies, rates and taxes as well as income taxes and VAT.   ..

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