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SANRAL STATEMENT ON AMADIBA CRISIS COMMITTEE ARTICLE IN THE MAIL & GUARDIAN

Gqeberha, 3 December 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has noted with bemusement an article, titled SANRAL must stop sabotaging engagement with the people of Amadiba, that appears in the 2 December 2025 online edition of the Mail & Guardian.

SANRAL is bemused by the assertions made in the article, attributed to the Amadiba Crisis Committee (ACC), because not only are they factually incorrect, but also quite ironic because the timing of the article coincides with the very same engagements that SANRAL has been holding with the ACC, under the auspices of the Parliamentary Committee in Transport (PCOT).

Over the past week alone, SANRAL has held two engagement sessions with the ACC: The first one was held on 24 November 2025, and the second one was held today (3 December 2025). The session held on 24 November was a follow up to a petition to the Portfolio Committee on Transport (PCOT) by the ACC, for the ACC and SANRAL to engage further on the issues raised in the petition, as a constructive basis for moving ahead.

“As a point of departure, SANRAL would like to assert that the sessions we’ve been holding with Amadiba Crisis Committee are being held in good faith. As we’re sitting here today, there’s an article which appears in the Mail and Guardian, and which represents the petition and the issues that were raised in our meeting last month (24 November 2025). We raise this because, when we engage in sessions such as this one, we all respect one another in these discussions and that the matters in discussions we have with each other take place in a protected and mutually respected environment. For such discussions to be then taken to the media, and to be reported in such a way that only the views of the ACC are represented is not only a misrepresentation of SANRAL’s views, but the posture of the article is also not objective. This means, therefore, that as we engage among ourselves, there is an ongoing PR exercise that is being coordinated by the ACC with some sections of the media,” said SANRAL Board Chairperson Themba Mhambi.

One of the key matters that are highlighted in the Mail & Guardian article is the mid-term review that has been proposed by the ACC. This matter was proposed by the ACC in the meeting of 24 November.

The article states that since 2021, the ACC has worked with independent engineers and planners to design an alternative N2 route that shifts the highway 10 – 12km inland. The article further states that the mid-term review is technically sound, less socially disruptive and better aligned with local road networks. Government departments and specialists have not challenged its viability, yet SANRAL refuses a mid-term review, the article further states.

What legislation informs this “mid-term review,” SANRAL asks.

“The requested “mid-term review” is not legislated and it is already effectively addressed through existing oversight and review mechanisms. The kind of review envisaged in the proposed mid-term review constitutes acts already taken by SANRAL’s management in fulfilment of its accounting responsibilities to the Board, the Minister of Transport, Portfolio Committee on Transport, National Treasury and the Auditor General of South Africa. SANRAL shall, therefore, not undertake a process outside its normal government processes, but is willing to incorporate any useful inputs to enhance its regular review of its operations. Accordingly, SANRAL shall not suspend any of its current and planned operations in favour of the proposed mid-term review,” said Mhambi.

Mhambi further added: “In terms of consultation with relevant stakeholders and affected parties, SANRAL has a system of social facilitation, among other and land acquisition, inclusive of routine and regular engagement with local government authorities, traditional authorities, individual persons, organised community formations and organised business, among others. The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has further established a Political Oversight Committee (POC) which convenes with various stakeholders for regular updates and discussions on matters of importance pertaining to the project. It must be underscored that the POC is the only one established for the N2 Wild Coast Road Project for this area. That signifies how committed and steadfast SANRAL is in engaging all stakeholders in Amadiba area in its entirety. The Amadiba community, inclusive of its traditional leader, Chief Baleni, have been a regular part of the engagements referred to in the fore going statements. SANRAL is therefore of the view that the Amadiba Crisis Committee should participate in the various consultations and engagements which constitutes part of the social facilitation of the project. We rather propose that the Crisis Committee engages meaningfully to the existing stakeholder committees”.

SANRAL reaffirms its commitment to the implementation of the N2 Wild Coast Road Project, as well as its commitment to strengthen community beneficiation initiatives and rigorously apply environmental safeguards under the existing statutory oversight and review mechanisms.

-ENDS-

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N3 BETWEEN THE PINETOWN OFF RAMP & St. JAMES AVENUE OFFRAMP FOR PLACEMENT OF LANGFORD ROAD BRIDGE BEAMS

Durban, 4 December 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists of temporary road closures on the N3 Eastbound Carriageway at the M7 Pinetown off ramp and the N3 Westbound Carriageway at the St James Avenue off ramp as part of the ongoing construction of the upgrade to the N3.

“These closures are to facilitate the placing of bridge beams on the Langford Road bridge as part of the construction process for the N3 road upgrade between Westville Viaduct and Paradise Valley Interchange,” said SANRAL’s KwaZulu-Natal Geometrics Specialist Engineer, Jason Lowe.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

• Closure 1: Fast and middle lane closures on both East and West bound carriageways from 11:00 to 14h00, Saturday 6 December 2025. Note that the slow lanes will remain open.
• Closure 2: Full closure of East Bound carriageway from 20:00, Saturday 6 December 2025 to 05:00, Sunday 7 December 2025. Traffic will be diverted via the M7 interchange off ramp to either the M7 South, M13 East/West or M19 North during this period.
• Closure 3: Fast and middle lane closures on both East and West bound carriageways from 11:00 to 14h00, Sunday 7 December 2025. Note that the slow lanes will remain open.
• Closure 4: Full closure of both carriageways from 20:00, Sunday 7 December 2025 to 05:00, Monday 8 December 2025. East bound traffic will be diverted via the M7 interchange off ramp to either the M7 South, M13 East/West or M19 North during this period. West bound traffic should divert via the N2 at EB Cloete (Spaghetti junction) or will be diverted at St James Avenue interchange (Pavilion offramp).
• Closure 5: Fast and middle lane closures on both East and West bound carriageways from 11:00 to 14h00, Monday 8 December 2025. Note that the slow lanes will remain open.
• Closure 6: Full closure of West Bound carriageway from 20:00, Monday 8 December 2025 to 05:00, Tuesday 9 December 2025. West bound traffic should divert via the N2 at EB Cloete (Spaghetti junction) or will be diverted at St James Avenue interchange (Pavilion offramp).

 

As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans are in place. Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period, find suitable staging areas or reroute via the M7 or M19 and N2 to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes. All road-users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible leave for destinations earlier than usual.

CLOSURE LOCATIONS:

Closure 2: N3 East Bound Closure (Pinetown to Durban):

• N3 East Bound fully closed at the M7 Interchange (exit 20 – Pinetown).
• Traffic will be diverted from the N3 onto the M7 via the N3 off ramp. From the M7 traffic can access either the M7 South, M13 East/West or M19 North.

 

Figure 1: Closure 2 – N3 Eastbound Closure. Detour via M7 and M13

 

Closure 4: Full closure of both East and West bound carriageways – note the diversion routes as per closure 2 and closure 6 figures.

Closure 6: N3 West Bound Closure (Durban to Pinetown):

• N3 West Bound fully closed at the St James Avenue Interchange (exit 13 – M32 Harry Gwala/St James Avenue/Pavilion).
• Traffic will be diverted from the N3 onto the M32 via the Exit 13 off ramp. From the M32 traffic will be directed onto the M13 and then back onto the N3 via the M7 interchange on ramp. As an alternative traffic can continue to the M13 to join the N3 at Key Ridge.

Figure 2: Closure 6 – N3 Westbound Closure. Detour via M13 and M7

“SANRAL apologises for the inconvenience of these closures and appeals to road users to note and comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling through the construction work zones”, said Lowe.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN KWABHACA AND EMAXESIBENI

Eastern Cape, 2nd December 2025: The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that blasting is scheduled to take place on the N2 national road between KwaBhaca and EmaXesibeni on the 5th of December 2025 at 12pm. The road will be closed for a maximum of 30 minutes.

The blast will take place at approximately 10,9 Km from KwaBhaca when travelling towards EmaXesibeni.

Motorists travelling from Kokstad towards Mthatha may consider the following alternative route:

Exit the N2 at Kokstad and onto the R56 route towards Matatiele to Nqanarhu via Tlokoeng and then take the R396 route to Tsolo and the N2 or via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha. Similarly, motorists travelling from Mthatha towards Kokstad may consider using the same route.

The shortest alternative route is 69 kilometres longer and may add approximately 50 minutes to your trip between Mthatha and Kokstad.

“Motorists are asked to plan their trips, accordingly, consider alternative routes and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Alternative route via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha.

 

 

 

MEDIA RELEASE

SANRAL REINSTATES STANDARD FREQUENT USER DISCOUNTS AS TEMPORARY 100% REBATE AT ORIBI TOLL PLAZA ENDS

Pietermaritzburg, 26 November 2025 – The temporary 100% Frequent User Rebate at the Oribi Toll Plaza will come to an end at 23h59 on 02 December 2025, as communicated in the Government Gazette No. 53392 of 19 September 2025, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

The rebate was introduced on 08 May 2025 to provide financial relief to local commuters diverted onto the N2 South Coast Toll Road due to the temporary closure of the uMzimkhulu River Bridge on the R102 for repairs undertaken by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport. In September, a further three-month extension was granted to align with the bridge construction schedule. While work on the bridge is still underway, significant progress has been made. As a result, the 100% rebate will be cancelled at 23h59 on 02 December 2025, with motorists reverting to the standard Frequent User Discount, as outlined in the Government Gazette No. 52073, Volume 716, published on 7 February 2025.

“SANRAL extends its sincere appreciation to all motorists who registered for the Frequent User Discount during this period. Your cooperation and willingness to sign up ensured the smooth implementation of the rebate and helped ease the impact of the temporary diversion. As traffic volumes are expected to increase during the upcoming festive period, SANRAL encourages road users to register for electronic toll tags or update their existing accounts,” said SANRAL’s KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Head, Mr Dudley Mbambo.

Tagging vehicles in advance ensures quicker passage through toll plazas, accurate billing, and full access to available discounts. To make registration more accessible, Self-Service Terminals (SSTs) remain available at the following locations:

• Oribi Toll Plaza (Port Shepstone)
• Astron Service Station (Umtentweni)
• Oribi Plaza Shopping Centre (Port Shepstone)
• Juice Junction, opposite Pick n Pay Centre (Hibberdene)

“SANRAL thanks the public for their patience during the repair period and for their strong response in registering for the Frequent User Discount. As we transition back to normal toll operations, we encourage road users to keep their accounts active and their vehicles correctly tagged for a smoother travel experience, especially during the busy holiday season,” added Mbambo.

MEDIA STATEMENT

SANRAL Statement on The Recent Article About its Executives

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has noted with grave concern a recent article masquerading as expert analysis of the national roads agency. Appearing in some obscure online publication called Politics Publication in a dubious and recently established website, its misguided assertions cannot go unchallenged.

The article is titled “Vacuum Leadership, A Flood of Corruption” and is by-lined by someone called Investigative Desk. The latter already gives it away. No name but a faceless Investigate Desk. What follows thereafter are sweeping statements and generalisations (we would not even call it editorialising) about the road agency’s state of affairs, including its leadership, without providing any evidence. It is a piece of writing that constitutes a serious dereliction of journalistic duty expected of any professional media practitioner.

The article starts off by stating that SANRAL, “once entrusted with the stewardship of the nation’s arterial road network, has become a cautionary tale of squandered potential” and that “what was meant to be a beacon of infrastructure development has instead descended into scandal, incompetence and corruption”.

Impressive English but baseless alarmist turns of phrase. At the heart of this imagined collapse, the article contends, stand SANRAL’s Chief Executive Officer Reginald Demana, Chief Planning and Design Engineer Louw Kannemeyer and the Chief Construction, Operations and Maintenance Engineer, Dumisani Nkabinde. These are professionals whose track record and credentials pale those of the faceless Investigate Desk into insignificance.

Let us start with Demana. He is a former divisional executive of a leading development finance institution, has worked as CEO of a listed coal mining group, a mining adviser at a major bank and an analyst at a securities firm. Hardly the stuff incompetence is made of. Among his achievements while at SANRAL, is the stabilisation of the entity’s finances, especially its toll portfolio.

Kannemeyer has been with SANRAL since inception on 1 April 1998 and was part of the team that established SANRAL as the Network Manager responsible for the strategic management of the country’s national road network. Proper investigation of Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) public website would have shown that Kannemeyer is an ECSA Registered Professional Engineer since 1997 (Reg No 970437). Investigate Desk refers to him as Executive for Engineering (instead of his correct title which is Chief Planning and Design Engineer) and is obviously oblivious if not ignorant of the role he has played in the development and upkeep of South Africa’s admired national road network. So much for an Investigative Desk.

Nkabinde joined SANRAL in 2007 as a Project Manager, was promoted to Operations and Maintenance Manager in 2016 in the Eastern Region and later as the Regional Manager for the same region. In March 2024 he was appointed as Chief Construction, Operations and Maintenance Engineer. Boasting years of experience in the civil and construction sectors, Nkabinde has served on international platforms such as the World Road Association’s committee that rewrote global standards for road and bridge construction.

We could say more about these three professionals, their competence and achievements but Investigative Desk will probably not allow the facts to stand in the way of its preconceived “analysis” – if it could be called that.

The article further contends that SANRAL’s failures have “left scars on the public psyche”, transforming the agency from a symbol of national progress into a cautionary tale of institutional decay. Nothing could be further from the truth.

In this regard, we are compelled to highlight the following key facts and strides that have been achieved by SANRAL over the last financial year:

With a national road network of 27 478km that is currently valued at R780 billion, SANRAL’s high impact road infrastructure development projects continue to create jobs and contribute to the country’s economic growth. During the last financial year, over 35 000 job opportunities were created for local communities and over 2 000 SMMEs benefitted through subcontracting opportunities on the road agency’s major construction projects. If this has “left scars on the public psyche”, we plead guilty!

To the contrary, the impact this has achieved is that SANRAL’s projects have become a conduit to facilitate the country’s economic growth and bringing economic opportunities in order to change people’s lives, particularly the previously disadvantaged individuals of our society.

Moreover, major SANRAL projects that are currently underway continue to progress rapidly with significant improvement. To illustrate, these projects include, among others:

• The N2 Wild Coast Road Project in the Eastern Cape, which has a total budget of R28 billion. The project has set aside R4 billion for expenditure in local communities, and includes the Msikaba Bridge, which spans the Msikaba Gorge near Lusikisiki, and the Mtentu Bridge near Lundini in the Eastern Cape.

 

• The Msikaba Bridge, currently under construction, is a cable-stayed bridge featuring a 580-meter main span, 127-meter-tall, inverted Y-shaped pylons, and a deck 194 meters above the valley floor. It is set to be the longest main span cable-stayed bridge in Africa, as well as one of the highest in Africa overall. We contend this engineering feat is not going to leave scars on the nation’s psyche but will grab public imagination – nationally, on the African continent and internationally. Indeed, as the bridge takes shape, it has already featured on National Geographic’s Building Impossible television show.

 

• The Mtentu Bridge is a 1,132-meter-long box girder bridge designed to be Africa’s highest and one of the world’s longest balanced cantilever bridges, featuring a 260-meter main span and a total height of 223 meters over the Mtentu River. Again, we submit, such a major project and the continuing execution thereof are the direct opposite of the SANRAL described in Investigative Desk’s shoddy journalism.

 

• A total budget of R11,5 billion has been set aside for the Moloto Road upgrade project. The project traverses Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo provinces. Completion of Section 3 of the project, between Slovo and Siyabuswa in Limpopo, represents a significant improvement in road safety and connectivity for road users in the area. Nearly 400 local labourers got job opportunities on Section 3 of the project.

 

• The approximately R5 billion upgrade of the strategically important Huguenot tunnel in the Western Cape connects the ports of Cape Town and Saldanha to the inland provinces.

 

• About 81 local job opportunities were created in the Musina Ring Road project in Limpopo. About 20 local SMMEs were appointed as contractors and 132 people were trained in the project, and a total of R28 million was spent on local goods and services.

 

• A total of 92 full-time equivalent jobs – with R16 million spent – have been created in the construction of the Thembalethu Bridge in George in the Western Cape. The total of R31 million on awarded contracts translated into 144 local labourers receiving skills training – with R1 million spent – and 22 local subcontractors have been used on the project, and

 

• On the N2/N3 freeway upgrade project, which is currently underway in KwaZulu-Natal, 15 000 job opportunities are expected to be created, with R3,8 billion expected to be spent on local labour and R14,4 billion expected to be spent on black owned enterprises.

With an unqualified audit for the 2024/25 financial year, SANRAL’s operating expenditure is at R23,71 billion. Capital expenditure stands at R18,526 billion, while its net asset balance was at R783,325 billion as at the end of the 2024/5 financial year. Moreover, SANRAL has collected toll fees revenue of R4,908 billion and received an increase in government grant totalling R26,307 billion. This is in addition to its earned investment income of R5,288 billion.

With 3 099km of roads transferred by provinces, this means that SANRAL has a total of 59 roads capital projects, 62 major projects on non-toll roads, 44 operational expenditure projects, and 110 routine road maintenance projects across the country. This demonstrates its commitment to use the revenue it receives to build better roads. At a recent (November 2025) NCOP oversight of a road (R540) transferred from the Mpumalanga province to SANRAL, the provincial government and the province’s tourism sector were full of praise for the interventions SANRAL has made.

Investigative Desk does not see all this work and impact. Instead, it sees “scars on the public psyche”. It is here that we pause and wonder: does Investigative Desk and its Politics Publication live in the real world or in cloud cuckoo land?

South Africa recently hosted, and successfully so, the G20 Summit. Investigative Desk may not be aware that SANRAL was given the responsibility to ensure that, working with the other spheres of government, the roads were in a good condition. It is a task SANRAL diligently fulfilled right from the beginning of the year as the G20 preparatory meetings started being convened in the country. Road infrastructure was key in delivering a successful summit. SANRAL was part of the collective effort, and its participation did not leave “scars on the public psyche” but ensured South Africans felt a sense of pride for having delivered a successful summit.

Finally, at its recent Annual General Meeting (which, admittedly, Investigative Desk was not privy to), the shareholder minister expressed her satisfaction with how the entity has been governed by the outgoing Board and led by Demana at management level.

SANRAL will not be sidetracked by the work of agent provocateurs but will continue with its mandate of building and maintaining the national road network and consequently improving the socio-economic conditions of South Africans.

 

-ENDS-

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN KWABHACA AND EMAXESIBENI

Eastern Cape, 24th November 2025: The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that blasting is scheduled to take place on the N2 national road between KwaBhaca and EmaXesibeni on the 28th of November 2025 at 12pm. The road will be closed for a maximum of 30 minutes.

The blast will take place at approximately 13,4 Km from KwaBhaca when travelling towards EmaXesibeni.

Motorists travelling from Kokstad towards Mthatha may consider the following alternative route:

Exit the N2 at Kokstad and onto the R56 route towards Matatiele to Nqanarhu via Tlokoeng and then take the R396 route to Tsolo and the N2 or via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha. Similarly, motorists travelling from Mthatha towards Kokstad may consider using the same route.

The shortest alternative route is 69 kilometres longer and may add approximately 50 minutes to your trip between Mthatha and Kokstad.

“Motorists are asked to plan their trips, accordingly, consider alternative routes and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Alternative route via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha.

 

 

 

 

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

SANRAL ROADS THAT WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE G20 SUMMIT OVER THE WEEKEND

Pretoria, 21 November 2025 – As delegates gear up for the main G20 Summit in Johannesburg, over the weekend (22 – 23 November 2025), the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has been actively preparing in ensuring that its highways are ready to host the many high-level delegates that will grace our province.
As part of this preparation, the following sections of SANRAL’s national road network in the province will be affected:

• R21 between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Pretoria
• The N3 as an alternative route to Sandton and other venues
• The N12 as a link to the main venue of the G20 Summit in Nasrec, and
• The N1 as a link between Pretoria, Sandton and Nasrec in Johannesburg.

“There are also some road works on the N3 and R21. SANRAL will endeavour to minimise disruption to the flow of traffic but advises all road users to note that there will be intermittent road closures to accommodate the movement of G20 delegates between the various G20 meeting venues. As a result, we advise motorists to consider using alternative routes during this period,” said Progress Hlahla, SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the Gauteng Province.
SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused, and urges all motorists to exercise caution while travelling on the national roads,
“We want to thank the public in advance for their patience and cooperation as we carry out a successful G20 Summit this weekend,” added Hlahla.

-ENDS-

MEDIA RELEASE

ROAD UPGRADE BETWEEN BELFAST AND DULLSTROOM GETS THUMBS UP FROM LOCAL TOURISM INDUSTRY

The National Council of Provinces recently paid an oversight visit to the R540 road between Belfast and Dullstroom in Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga, 21 November 2025 – As the country gears up for this year’s Festive Season, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited’s (SANRAL) upgrade of the R540 national road between Belfast and Dullstroom has caught the attention of the tourism industry.

Oupa Pilane, the National Chairperson of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association and the Special Attache responsible for Tourism Development in the Kruger Lowveld said that the tourism sector is excited by the work that SANRAL has done on this road.

“One of the key important factors about tourism is having better roads in order to have access to tourism attractions. This road is an important artery that links the N4 into Dullstroom, and via the Panorama Route (a scenic route known for its spectacular natural scenery, including the Blyde River Canyon, waterfalls, and unique rock formations in Mpumalanga), which eventually leads to Hoedspruit and the Kruger National Park. For years, many tourists could not drive through this route because of the road’s bad condition. This affected many local businesses, as tourists opted to drive through the N4 when going to the Kruger National Park.”

“We are quite excited now because, currently, occupation for holiday accommodation in Dulstroom has almost reached 95% and we are expecting an increase of between 20% to the 30% tourist capacity into this area during the Festive holidays. Tourism figures in this region had previously dropped by up to 50%. With an improved road network, we are optimistic that those numbers will gradually increase,” said Pilane.

Pilane added that in terms of national tourism, the two key sites that are mostly visited by tourists in the country are Cape Town and Mpumalanga.

Speaking at the National Council of Province’s (NCOP) oversight visit to the R540 national road on Wednesday this week, Kwanele Simelane, SANRAL’s Project Manager, said the R540 road was transferred to SANRAL by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government in November 2024.

“The work that we are currently undertaking on the R540 national road stretches from Belfast into Dullstroom and eventually Lydenburg. SANRAL manages a total network of 27 500 kilometres of the country’s national road network. Of that total network, just over 4 700 kilometres is here in Mpumalanga. That is important and significant because it means that this province has the second largest of SANRAL network in the country. This alone demonstrates SANRAL’s prioritisation and injection into this province.”

“SANRAL plans to inject close to R4.5 billion over the next three years in Mpumalanga, and this is in addition to the just over R12.5 billion that SANRAL will inject in major capital projects to respond to the increasing volumes of traffic that come into this province,” said Simelane.

Thulasizwe Thomo, Mpumalanga’s MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport, welcomed the collaboration that the provincial government has with SANRAL. He said that working together with SANRAL demonstrates government’s ongoing commitment to road infrastructure development.

“We appreciate the work that is being done by SANRAL in the province. The upgrade of this road alone attests to our partnership, and it also means that we will continue to strengthen our work with SANRAL to be able to execute our road construction and maintenance mandate as the department,” said Thomo.

SANRAL Board Chairperson Themba Mhambi reiterated SANRAL’s ongoing commitment to work with the different spheres of government.

He said: “As an entity of the Department of Transport, it is our duty to account to the different spheres of government and to account to government on how we spend the money that is intrusted upon us on behalf of the people of South Africa, including the NCOP. It is therefore an honour for us to have the NCOP come visit this project. As much as this project was handed over to SANRAL, we need to emphasise that this road belongs to the province, and we will continue to work under the province’s leadership and guidance”.

-ENDS-

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN KWABHACA AND EMAXESIBENI

Eastern Cape, 20th November 2025: The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that blasting is scheduled to take place on the N2 national road between KwaBhaca and EmaXesibeni on the 26th of November at 12pm. The road will be closed for a maximum of 30 minutes.

The blast will take place at approximately 7 km from KwaBhaca when travelling towards EmaXesibeni.

Motorists travelling from Kokstad towards Mthatha may consider the following alternative route:

Exit the N2 at Kokstad and onto the R56 route towards Matatiele to Nqanarhu via Tlokoeng and then take the R396 route to Tsolo and the N2 or via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha. Similarly, motorists travelling from Mthatha towards Kokstad may consider using the same route.

The shortest alternative route is 69 kilometres longer and may add approximately 50 minutes to your trip between Mthatha and Kokstad.

“Motorists are asked to plan their trips, accordingly, consider alternative routes and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Clive Arries, Acting SANRAL Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

 

Alternative route via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha.

 

 

 

 

Traffic Advisory

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES ON THE N2 FOR THE REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF ASPHALT SURFACING

Eastern Cape, 19th November 2025: The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to inform road users of planned traffic disruptions taking place on the N2 Section 8, east-and-westbound between Nature’s Valley and Bloukrans River, due to the removal and replacement of the road asphalt surfacing adjacent to the Tsitsikamma Toll Plaza.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Motorists are asked to plan their trips, accordingly, adhere to traffic accommodation signage and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Clive Arries, SANRAL Eastern Cape Acting Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.