MURENDENI LIPHADZI | Infrastructure delivery starts with leadership, not concrete (opens original article in a new tab)

Infrastructure projects in South Africa face challenges due to leadership and governance failures, not just technical issues. The Medupi and Kusile projects highlight the need for strong leadership, accountability, and effective governance to avoid cost overruns and delays. Digital tools like BIM can aid delivery but require capable leadership to be effective.

• Infrastructure projects fail due to leadership and governance issues, not just technical problems.
• South Africa's Medupi and Kusile projects faced cost overruns and delays from poor leadership and accountability.
• Successful infrastructure delivery requires strong leadership, governance, and digital tools like BIM.