4. Government Strategy and Objectives The transport sector has received significant attention from Government in the recent past and is being recognised as a driver of overall economic growth. In the 2010 state-of-the-nation address, President Jacob Zuma highlighted the following as key priority areas for the transport sector: . Spending R846 billion on public infrastructure; . Maintaining and expanding the road network; . Ensuring that the rail network is reliable, competitive and better integrated with sea ports; . Implementing the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme; . Investing in youth to ensure a skilled and capable workforce to support growth and job creation; . Eradicating corruption and fraud in the application for drivers' licences; . Ensuring that Ministers sign a detailed delivery agreement with the President.