‘No second chances’ for contractors who fail state

PUBLIC Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has launched the South African Construction Action Plan (SACAP) to address delayed construction projects and enhance accountability, stating that underperforming contractors will face consequences.

- THEOLIN TEMBO

During the announcement, Macpherson was joined by Sifiso Mdakane, Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, and Batho Mokhothu, Deputy Director-General for Construction Project Management.

“That plan, which we are unveiling today, is called the South African Construction Action Plan, or SACAP. It is a framework of collective and individual accountability, a plan that sets measurable targets, real timelines, and enforceable consequences,” Macpherson said.

SACAP aims to turn the department, both nationally and provincially, into economic delivery units, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while restoring public trust through transparency, performance monitoring, and quarterly public reporting.