According to the report, South Africa's infrastructure role in unlocking R17 billion of investment has fueled South Africa's push for private sector projects, including a pledge tied to a large bioethanol facility. cape {city} etc..
according to a government statement Published on 2 April 2026 The investment was announced at the South African Investment Conference in Sandton.
Bioethanol project links farming and energy
The project will use sugarcane and maize as feedstock and can support an integrated agriculture and energy value chain, the statement said. It said Infrastructure South Africa helped bring together stakeholders from the agriculture, energy and financial sectors, while also supporting dialogue with a development finance institution.
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean McPherson said the deal shows the department's delivery work is gaining momentum.'The $1 billion investment, facilitated by Infrastructure South Africa, is a clear testament to our progress,' He said.
McPherson said the project shows 'What is possible when government plays an active role'
The department said the project could enable the cultivation of about 400,000 hectares of sweet sorghum and produce 1.3 billion liters of bioethanol per year.
It said the investment could support rural development, return money to farmers and create jobs, while helping South Africa become a leader in biofuels. McPherson said he wanted the department to work like South Africa 'Economic distribution unit'.
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Picture: Dean McPherson MP