South Africa launches credit guarantee vehicle to unlock jobs and infrastructure investment

On 2026-04-19, South Africa launched a Credit Guarantee Vehicle to shift risk from government balance sheet exposure toward the private sector for public-private infrastructure projects. The vehicle is intended to support the country's R940 billion infrastructure programme and facilitate investment and job creation. According to the article, the government has already committed R303.1 billion in guarantees to independent power producers under the broader policy framework.