Speaking to CNBC’s Godfrey Mutizwa, CDE’s Ann Bernstein discussed the key issues for the 2022 State of the Nation Address, with a particular emphasis on South Africa’s infrastructure programme. “The issue isn’t what are the problems facing him [President Cyril Ramaphosa], the issue is what does the country need? We need a bold approach that is different in kind from what we have heard before,” she said.

This media interview is based on CDE’s latest publication titled: “Accelerating South Africa’s infrastructure programme. What is holding us back?