Modern Quarrying Q4 2021

The designation prescribes that all organs of state must, from 4 November, stipulate in tender invitations that only SA-produced cement, produced with locally- sourced raw materials.

CEMENT

In what is believed to be a major victory for local cement manufacturers, South Africa’s National Treasury has banned the use of imported cement on all government-funded projects. Modern Quarrying speaks to Cement and Concrete SA and Industry Insight on the significance and implications of this development. By Munesu Shoko CEMENT DESIGNATION – VICTORY FOR LOCAL CEMENT PRODUCERS?

T he influx of imported cement in South Africa has over the years been a thorn in the side of local cement producers. After lobbying for several years by Cement and Concrete SA (CCSA), the consolidated cement and concrete association, to protect the local cement industry and local jobs from the threat of ‘cheap’ imports, government has finally taken seemingly decisive action. his follows the announcement that, from 4 November this year, National Treasury has designated cement, meaning that the use of imported cement

on all government-funded projects is prohibited. The action comes as the industry reels from the current economic slump, which has been exacerbated by the lack of meaningful infrastructure projects. Bryan Perrie, CEO of CCSA, tells Modern

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MODERN QUARRYING QUARTER 4 - 2021