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In support of Emeka Umeche's article, Sylvester Martins also proposes alternative funding mechanisms for infrastructure projects. One such approach is project leveraging, a process where developers contribute funds from their project budgets in return for access to desirable land. Infrastructure development plays a key role in ensuring fast economic growth and alleviating poverty in South Africa. South Africa has a good core infrastructure network such as a transport system, power, communications network, sewage and water. Infrastructure is essential for the survival of human societies worldwide. It supports every facet of human livelihood, from the well-being and survival of one person to the collaboration between individuals to achieve corporate or communal goals. We know that we have the municipal Infrastructure Grant's main purpose is to help municipalities to provide poor people with at least a basic level of service. Types of projects funded through MIG include: Basic res