Payback time for airport infrastructure

South Africa is set to restart repayments on the investment of R17 billion in airport infrastructure, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele told Parliament last week. “One of the key legacies of the 2010 Fifa World Cup was the investment in our airport infrastructure. We are now expected to start the repayment of this investment.” He said the review and improvement of the tariff determination framework would continue so as to ensure effective service delivery in the aviation sector. “Airport infrastructure in provinces will be supported, with the objective of ensuring the provision of adequate and effective infrastructure to promote air transportation of both passengers and goods.