FOLLOW UP: SANRAL to inject billions into construction industry early in 2024

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GUEST: Reginald Demana – SANRAL CEO



The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has started adjudicating R6.43 billion worth of tenders which will be awarded early in 2024 and provide a welcome boost to the construction industry. SANRAL’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Reginald Demana, says 77 tenders for various road construction projects officially closed on 14 December 2023 after they were advertised at the end of November 2023 under the roads agency’s Interim Preferential Procurement Policy (PPP). “SANRAL is currently adjudicating 77 tenders which will give the construction industry a shot in the arm and get it off to a good start in the new year, helping to create thousands of jobs and inject billions of rands into the economy,” said Mr Demana.
8 Jan 2024 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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