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For years now, South African engineers have been warning of mounting infrastructure maintenance backlogs. However, it remains far from clear whether the country has any long-term strategy for managing its critical infrastructure. Following the horrific collapse of the motorway bridge in Italy this month, it’s a question that should be urgently discussed. Indeed, infrastructure custodians across municipalities, utility companies and provinces should be very concerned.