
Government crushing one of South Africa’s most important industries
South Africa’s fixed investment levels are declining, and one reason for this is late payments by the government, which is severely affecting the local construction industry.
THURSDAY, 09 APRIL 2026, 15:42

South Africa’s fixed investment levels are declining, and one reason for this is late payments by the government, which is severely affecting the local construction industry.

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