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Road infrastructure in South Africa: What is missing? Road infrastrucure

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  • Bulelwa Maphela

    (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

  • Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo

    (North-West University)

Abstract

Road’s infrastructure is regarded as an essential factor to achieve development goals. It is recorded that most people living in the rural areas are constrained by poor road infrastructure, thereby causing poverty, hunger, and food insecurity. This situation calls for more investments in road infrastructure to promote agricultural activities. Using systematic review method, this study reviewed literature pertaining to road infrastructure in South Africa, the review focused on the importance, benefits, and present state of road infrastructure and the socio-economic effects of poor road infrastructure. The study revealed that Most South African roads are in bad shape, especially roads in the rural areas. due to lack of qualified personnel to manage road infrastructure, government regulations and policies and financial challenges. The implications of this study's findings are substantial for future research. Firstly, in order to ensure the timely delivery of infrastructure construction projects, the study's findings are expected to provide guidance to decision-makers and stakeholders in South Africa and other nations on how to proactively implement measures to provide and maintain sustainable, good road infrastructure. Key Words:Local economic development (LED), Road infrastructure, Rural areas, Municipality, Construction delays

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  • Bulelwa Maphela & Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo, 2025. "Road infrastructure in South Africa: What is missing? Road infrastrucure," International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293), Bussecon International Academy, vol. 7(2), pages 470-478, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:adi:ijbess:v:7:y:2025:i:2:p:470-478
    DOI: 10.36096/ijbes.v7i2.738
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