We know that at present we cannot grow at a rate much in excess of 3 per cent without hitting against electricity supply constraints. We are also aware that certain investment projects do not get off the ground because of lack of certainty of electricity supply.
Thus new energy capacity must be brought on stream as soon as possible, and on-going investment in sustainable energy capacity remains an imperative. Second, we have invested in a world-class road infrastructure in Gauteng which has already had a major impact on economic efficiencies.