Infrastructure South Africa to boost North West economy: Macpherson

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson says the North West province will benefit from 38 projects from Infrastructure South Africa, which will stimulate local economic activity.

Premier Lazarus Mokgosi signed two landmark Memorandums of Understanding with Macpherson at Pilanesberg Airport, outside Rustenburg.

The first agreement will see Infrastructure South Africa partner with the provincial Department of Community Safety and Transport Management to support the redevelopment of Pilanesberg Airport that was gutted by fire in 2023.

The airport was the only commercially licensed airport in the province.

Minister Macpherson says, “It ensures that Pilanesberg Airport and related aviation efforts are not left as domain plans, but are structured for delivery. And the impact of that delivery will be tangible. Jobs will be created, supply chain opportunities for local businesses, tourism expansion, logistics improvement and investor confidence will be visible.”