MEDIA ALERT

Deputy Transport Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa to conduct inspection on road rehabilitation

project and Vala Zonke activities in KwaMakhutha, KwaZulu-Natal

Durban, 6 November 2024 – The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will inspect the rehabilitation project on M37 (P242) and then proceed to Main Road 197-1 project in KwaZulu-Natal where Operation Vala Zonke activities will take place. This Category B Road (interurban) extends from the M30 (Mangosuthu Highway) to KwaMakhutha.

The road provides access to Orient Hill Primary School, Orissa Primary School, Strelitzia Secondary School, Ekuhlengeni Psychiatric Hospital, Isipingo Hospital, Isipingo Civic Library and the local clinic.

Vala Zonke is the national pothole campaign, where SANRAL works with provinces and municipalities to improve the state of South Africa’s roads, through the patching and repair of potholes.

Members of the media are invited to join the event and can use the details below:

Date: Thursday, 7 November 2024
Time: 14h00
Venue: KwaMakhutha Sports Field
RSVP:
Zenzele Bam on 072 891 5290 or Lesedi Mbipha on 066 287 0266 or sanral@fticonsulting.com

Transport will be provided for local media and interviews will be conducted on site.

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