Operation Vulindlela report sets out priorities for 2023 first quarter

In addition to the incentives, the report says progress on the energy action plan includes establishing a one-stop shop for energy projects and reducing approval times by 50%.

The government also wants to appoint an independent board to operationalise the transmission entity and table the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill in parliament.

On transport, the state wants private-sector participation in container terminals and freight rail to address logistical bottlenecks.

It also wants to complete the analogue switch-off and digital migration.

There is also a plan to table the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency Bill in parliament and establish a water partnerships office to improve investment in water resources.

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