Survey contradicts perceptions on e-tolls
More than half of respondents would be happy to pay for e-tolls in Gauteng, according to poll results. The growth in the number of Gauteng residents who are willing to pay for e-tolls shows that ..
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From a wheelbarrow to a wheelchair
SANRAL’s Wellness Programme makes a dream come true for 78-year-old Eastern Cape grandmother. Receiving a wheelchair was a life-changing experience for Ntakimba Mamkone, an elderly woman who, for years, had endured being pushed in a wheelbarrow for over ..
Minister officially opens iconic Mt Edgecombe Interchange
This upgrade has forever changed the landscape, and will no doubt become a recognizable landmark. Five years after the first pile was driven into the ground for major upgrading, the iconic Mount Edgecombe Interchange was officially opened by Minister of ..
Roads bring opportunity and upliftment to Mzamba
The project is part of the community development and small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMME) training programme. Ten SMMEs received their SAQA accredited NQF certificates at the announcement of the completion of the construction of a ..
SANRAL develops knowledge economy with all-weekend Hackathon for youth
The Hackathon challenged participants to use the data and technology available to them to come up with tangible solutions for the road user. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) understands the importance of ..
Less traffic congestion for Hartbeespoort Dam
Motorists will enjoy a free flow of traffic and there will be a better link to the North West Province from the west of Pretoria and Johannesburg once the project is completed. Traffic flow in the ..
“Pay your tolls!” is the call from the new Minister of Finance
Tito Mboweni singled out the road network as a vital element that “supports growth and development” in an economy that is dependent on land transport. A strong commitment to prioritise the country’s road network and a ..
Tshwane Mayor urged to check his facts
SANRAL CEO Skhumbuzo Macozoma has echoed Finance Minister’s passionate plea to South Africans to pay road tolls. Following on Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s backing for the user pay principle, Skhumbuzo Macozoma, CEO of the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) ..
Warm asphalt is becoming the industry standard
When compared to hot mix asphalt, warm mix asphalt cools has less impact on the environment and is safer for workers. The benefits of using warm asphalt as opposed to hot asphalt on South Africa’s national ..
Rumble strips keep drivers on the right track and save lives
The strips, which replace traditionally smooth painted road markings, cause a tactile vibration and audible rumbling. There is nothing like a sudden rumble to alert inattentive drivers of potential danger when they drift from their lane. Hence ..