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SANRAL Signs R7bn Loan with New Development Bank to Fund Toll Portfolio Projects

SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana and the NDB’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Monale Ratsoma signed a R7bn loan agreement in Johannesburg today

 Pretoria, 22 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has successfully signed a R7 billion loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB) to support its various toll portfolio projects in the country.

Speaking at the official signing ceremony of the loan agreement in Sandton, Johannesburg, today (Tuesday), SANRAL Board Member Mahesh Fakir said that SANRAL is looking forward to the positive impact that will emanate from the long overdue funding. He also said that the funding will greatly assist the road agency to carry out its mandate.

“This loan agreement comes against the backdrop where the South African Government under President Cyril Ramaphosa will be spending almost a trillion rand in the next three years on the development of our country’s infrastructure. We are proud to be able to say that we are going to spend these funds on our road infrastructure projects, with key road works such as upgrading our national roads, widening carriageways, building extra lanes, as well as many other aspects that relate to road infrastructure,” said Fakir.

Fakir also said that key projects that will be funded through the NDB loan include the N3 Paradise Valley to Marianhill Toll Plaza, N3 Marianhill Toll Plaza to Key Ridge, N1 Zandkraal to Scottland, and the N1 Scottland to Winburg South project.

These four projects represent over R12.7 billion in investment, with more than R3.8 billion reserved for SMMEs and targeted enterprises, close to R1 billion in labour-driven economic inclusion, and far-reaching logistical, safety, and mobility enhancements for South Africa’s most important trade routes. These projects are expected to create an estimated 6600 job opportunities for local communities that live alongside them.

“As part of our ongoing efforts to support our government’s drive to achieve higher levels of economic growth, SANRAL will continue to implement strategic projects across the country and undertake massive investment in new infrastructure projects, while also upgrading and maintaining the national roads infrastructure projects that fall within its ambit. The loan agreement will support and allow SANRAL to continue paving the way to progress for the South African economy and society in general. SANRAL is looking forward to the positive impact that will emanate from the long overdue funding that will greatly assist the entity carry out its mandate,” said SANRAL’s Chief Executive Officer, Reginald Demana.

Demana also added that the loan will become effective as soon as the standard conditions precedent have been met. The balance of the borrowing limit (pegged at R16.5 billion) approved by National Treasury not utilised by the NDB loan will be used to raise funding in the domestic market, including, but not limited to bonds, and syndicated and bi-lateral loans, he said.

According to Monale Ratsoma, the NDB’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, new economic opportunities will be provided for ordinary South Africans through the loan agreement with SANRAL.

“We are here together as partners that share a common vision for South Africa’s future. As the NDB, we are fully behind the mandate of SANRAL to improve people’s lives and enable much needed commerce through the provision of quality road infrastructure. The NDB is also proud that the financing offered is denominated in local currency. This will provide the necessary cushioning against currency fluctuations, which often tend to reduce the benefits of the support offered and increase overall risk to the fiscus and corporate balance sheets if not adequately hedged. As the NDB, we have a deliberate focus in providing local currency financing to our partners,” said Ratsoma.

President Ramaphosa announced during this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) that the South African Government continues to engage local and international financial institutions and investors to unlock R100 billion in infrastructure financing.

A project preparation bid window has been launched to fast-track investment readiness. This includes revised regulations for public-private partnerships, which will unlock private sector expertise and funds. Government will spend more than R940 billion on infrastructure over the next three years. This will include R375 billion in spending by SOEs. This funding will revitalise South Africa’s roads and bridges, build dams and waterways, modernise our ports and airports, and power the country’s economy, President Ramaphosa added.

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MEDIA ALERT

SANRAL To Sign R7bn Loan Agreement with New Development Bank To Support Toll Portfolio Projects

Pretoria, 21 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will sign a R7 billion loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB) to support its various toll portfolio projects in the country.

Projects that will be supported by the loan include those that are in the country’s key economic corridors such as the N2/N3 national roads project in KwaZulu-Natal, as well as the N1 national road, to mention a few.

The details of the loan signing agreement are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Time: 11h00 – 13h00
Venue: ARC Regional Office, 135 Daisy Street, Sandton, Johannesburg

Members of the media are invited to attend.

For RSVP, please contact Lwando Mahlasela on 082 440 5305 or MahlaselaL@nra.co.za.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES OF THE N3 AND RAMPS AT THE EB CLOETE INTERCHANGE FOR THE THAMES PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DEMOLITION

Durban, 21 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists of temporary closures on the Ramps on EB Cloete Interchange and N3 freeway to allow for the safe demolition of the Thames Pedestrian Bridge and associated infrastructure works near the EB Cloete Interchange. The closures are part of SANRAL’s upgrade works at the EB Cloete Interchange and surrounding freeway network.

“SANRAL remains committed to minimizing disruption wherever possible and ensuring all construction activities meet the highest safety standards. These temporary closures are necessary to facilitate work that supports the long-term expansion of the N2 and N3, including the removal of the Thames Pedestrian Bridge and preparation of deep foundation structures,” said Corné Roux, SANRAL KwaZulu- Natal Project Manager.

The public is urged to take note of the details below and plan their routes in advance.

CLOSURE LOCATIONS & TIMES

1.N3 Westbound; Durban to Pinetown– Full Closure of the N3 as well as the N3 Westbound Ramp; from N2 Northbound (Amanzimtoti to Pinetown)

Between EB Cloete Interchange and Spine Road / St James Avenue Off-Ramp.

From 18:00 on Saturday 26 July 2025, to 09:00 on Sunday 27 July 2025

• This closure is required for the safe demolition of the Thames Pedestrian Bridge structure that spans the N3 corridor. This route for the N3 westbound will be fully reopened once the area has been cleared of all debris and is safe for traffic.

2.N3 Eastbound; Pinetown to Durban, as well as the Loop Ramps from Westville to Durban, also Spine Road to Durban – Full Closure

Immediately after Spine Road / St James Avenue Off-Ramp from the N3.

From 18:00, Saturday 26 July 2025 to 18:00, Sunday 27 July 2025

• Full 24-hour closure of this route is required to support bridge removal and associated protection works

3.N2 Southbound (Umhlanga to N3 Westbound Pinetown) – Ramp Closure

Closure at Spaghetti Junction – Ramp to N3 Pinetown.

From 18:00, Saturday 26 July 2025 to 18h00, Sunday 27 July 2025

• This closure will also allow for deep excavation and foundational works beneath the freeway in preparation for infrastructure construction for the bridge upgrade programme.

This initiative forms part of SANRAL’s continuous efforts to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic infrastructure along the N3 corridor.

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 and/or find suitable staging areas over this timeframe to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes.

Light vehicle traffic, as well as emergency services and traffic management are advised to make use of alternative routes.

A detailed alternative route guide is included below and can be found on this link: https://www.nra.co.za/project-n2n3-upgrades?region_id=eastern

All road-users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible leave for destinations earlier than usual.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES

N3 Westbound Closures (Durban to Pinetown)

From 18:00, Saturday 26 July 2025 to 09:00, Sunday 27 July 2025

• N3 Westbound fully closed at EB Cloete Interchange (aka “Spaghetti Junction”)
• N2 Northbound off-ramp will remain open (coming from Durban to Umhlanga)
• N2 Southbound off-ramp will remain open (coming from Durban to Amanzimtoti)

N2 Northbound Closures (Amanzimtoti to Pinetown)

From 18:00, Saturday 26 July 2025 to 09:00, Sunday 27 July 2025

• N3 Westbound off-ramp closed (coming from Amanzimtoti to Pinetown)
• N3 Eastbound off-ramp will remain open (coming from Amanzimtoti to Durban)
• The N2 North and South mainlines will remain open

N3 Eastbound Closures (Pinetown to Durban)

From 18:00, Saturday 26 July 2025 to 18:00, Sunday 27 July 2025

• N3 Eastbound to Durban fully closed at the St James/Spine Road Interchange
• The N3 off-ramp to Westville will remain open at the St James/Spine Road Interchange

N2 Southbound Closure (Umhlanga to Pinetown)

From 18:00, Saturday 26 July 2025 to 18h00, Sunday 27 July 2025

• N2 Southbound off-ramp to the N3 Pinetown closed
• The N2 North and South mainlines will remain open
• N2 Southbound off-ramp to the N3 to Durban will remain open
• Motorists travelling south from the North Coast to Pinetown before 09:00 on Sunday 27 July 2025, can use the off-ramp to the N3 to Durban (at the Spaghetti Junction) and take the off-ramp to Sherwood, head south on the M13 and then take the N3 on-ramp at Sherwood to Pinetown. Alternatively, take the M19 from Umgeni Interchange to Pinetown.

“SANRAL appeals to road users to note and comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling past the construction work zones. To prioritise the safety of both the construction workers and road users, the speed limit along the route will be reduced during construction,” added Roux.

 

MEDIA RELEASE

SANRAL to Fix R21 Sinkhole in Olifantsfontein

 

Gauteng, 17 July 2025– The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is ready to fix an emergency sinkhole located at Km 0.3 on section 2 of the R21 national road, northbound in Olifantsfontein. The urgent repair project, valued at R154 million, will not only fix a major road hazard but also open doors for job creation, training, and empowerment to locals.

The sinkhole has raised safety concerns for road users traveling in and out of Olifantsfontein and surrounding areas. The roads agency has appointed Terra Strata Construction as the main contractor to carry out the critical repair works for a period of 11 months. The project is currently in its mobilisation phase, sourcing SMMEs and labourers and preparing for site establishment. Construction is expected to start mid-September.

SANRAL’s Provincial Head for Gauteng province, Progress Hlahla, noted that this is the second sinkhole to be fixed in the vicinity of the Olifantsfontein interchange. “This area has dolomite rock which increases the risk of sinkhole formation. In this regard, SANRAL continues to closely monitor its roads and will act to mitigate any risks to road users. While repairs are underway, there will be some traffic disruptions, but SANRAL will endeavour to minimize the impact to motorists” said Hlahla.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement SMME information session, convened together with the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, in Kempton Park on Friday, Nontobeko Mathenjwa, who is a SANRAL Project Manager in the Gauteng province, highlighted the scope of works and opportunities that the project will bring to locals.

“The project scope includes drilling boreholes, compact grouting, and resurfacing the road after the sinkhole repairs. But what makes this project even more meaningful is the intentional inclusion of SMMEs, local labourers, community members and development of designated groups”.

“The project’s contractor participation goals are designed to empower SMMEs and support inclusive economic growth. We encourage participation from targeted enterprises with CIDB grades 1 to 4 and, there are also opportunities for unskilled labourers from the local community” said Mathenjwa.

Elaborating on the opportunities, Mathenjwa also said the project has work packages that do not require CIDB registration for wider economic inclusion. These include services such as security provision, employee transport, diesel supply, mobile toilets, accommodation of traffic, and plant hire.

“To further support development and sustainability of local businesses, training will be offered to SMMEs involved in the project, to better equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for future opportunities in the industry. All training will include both theory and practical on-site components to ensure hands on experience” added Mathenjwa.

In addition to project specific training, community members from the affected area will have access to training opportunities for the duration of the project. Through the project, SANRAL will also create space for FET college students, in-service trainees, and candidate engineers to receive the practical experience they require to complete their studies and grow professionally.

SANRAL remains committed to safe roads, empowered communities, and a transformed construction industry.

SMMEs are encouraged to stay informed about upcoming tender opportunities by visiting the SANRAL electronic supplier desk website on www.sanralesdd.co.za.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

PARTIAL FAST LANE CLOSURES ON N3 KEY RIDGE TO HAMMARSDALE INTERCHANGE

Durban, 15 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of a planned partial fast lane closure on the N3 northbound between Key Ridge and the Hammarsdale Interchange. The closure will take place on 2 August 2025, from 09h00 to 15h00, to allow for the surveying of traffic lanes as part of the N3 Section 2 Realignment Project.

“Fast lane closures will be necessary between the N3/M13 and Hammarsdale interchanges for the survey of existing traffic lanes. The Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), with the assistance of our contractor’s traffic accommodation team, will manage and monitor traffic during these closures” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

Lane Closure Details:

Saturday, 2 August 2025
09:00 to 9:15 – Close the N3 fast lane.
09:15 to 14:45 – Survey of existing fast lane.
14:45 to 15:00 – Reopen N3.

The R103 will be available as an alternative route during the closures. Should high volumes of vehicles utilize the alternative route substantial delays are, however, likely as the R103 is unable to handle the same volume of traffic as the N3.

“We ask motorists to be patient during the closure and to plan and adjust their route trips to accommodate the closure whilst adhering to speed limits. SANRAL apologies to the motoring public for any inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience during road construction,” said Lowe.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: BLASTING NOTICE

CONTRACT SANRAL R.052-030-2020/1: Temporary Stop/Go Road Closures on the R52, Koster
to N4 Rustenburg, North West Province

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of the temporary Stop/Go road closures, due to blasting on the R52 national road, Section 3, from Koster (km 0.0) to N4 Rustenburg (km 38.70). These closures are necessary to facilitate the road improvement works and are in place only during the day as indicated below.

Closure Details:

• Date: 18 July 2025
• Location: km 5.5
• Time: Between 14:00 and 16:00
• Duration: Stop/Go traffic management will be in operation, leading to potential delays of up to 30 minutes during peak hours.
• Closure Lengths: The closure lengths may vary but should not exceed 5km unless required for safety reasons.

“SANRAL advises motorists to plan their trips accordingly and appreciate your patience and cooperation during these essential road upgrades. SANRAL remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our national roads. Motorists are requested to please adhere to the traffic accommodation signage and the flag persons advanced warnings when applicable. It is not only for your own safety but also for the persons working at the closures and the construction workers within the work zones,” said Mirriam
Mosia, SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the North West.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and the roads agency remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our national roads.

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MEDIA RELEASE

KWAZULU NATAL’S UGU DISTRICT TO BECOME MAJOR CONSTRUCTION SITE

Project Manager Samantha Dladla gave an update of SANRAL’s projects in the Ugu District

KwaZulu-Natal, 11 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited’s (SANRAL) ongoing effort to make KwaZulu-Natal Province a construction site has taken a notch up, owing to the planned upgrade of 66 kilometres of the N2 national road from Mtamvuna River to the Hibberdene Interchange in the Ugu District Municipality in next three to five years.

SANRAL, whose distinct mandate is to manage the country’s national road network, will inject an estimated R13 billion into this part of KwaZulu-Natal. This will translate into almost 7000 job opportunities for local SMMEs and community members, assisting them to provide for their families, as well as equipping them with the necessary skills and training in the roads construction industry.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement session that SANRAL convened together with the Ray Nkonyane Local Municipality in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, this week, Samantha Dladla, a project manager for SANRAL’s KwaZulu-Natal office, said that the Mtamvuna River to the Hibberdene Interchange project is a flagship project for SANRAL in the province.

“The construction work that will be done over this project will be over six packages. The first package includes dualling of the CH Mitchell Bridge, which is in the south of Port Edward and spans the Mtamvuna River. The bridge connects KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape Province.”

“The second package will be from Mtamvuma to Port Edward, the third will be from Port Edward to Mpenjati River, the fourth will be from Mpenjati River to Mbizana River, the fifth will be from Mbizana River to Marburg, and the six package will be from the Mtentweni Interchange to the Hibberdene Interchange,” said Dladla.

Dladla also said that this project is significant because it forms part of SANRAL’s flagship N2 Wild Coast Project. The N2 Wild Coast Road project spans from East London to the Mtamvuna River on the border of Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. The project is endorsed by the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC) as a catalyst for economic development in the region. It is a major project for the province and forms part of government’s 18 Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPS). The project is SIP3, South-Eastern node and Corridor Development, and it be a catalyst to uplift economic growth and development in both the Eastern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal.

“SANRAL has also embarked on community development projects in this part of Kwa-Zulu Natal. The scope of work on these projects includes construction of pedestrian walkways along the N2 corridor, pedestrian access infrastructure from Izingolweni to Mthusi, as well as general community development between Izingolweni and Murchison. Through these projects, SANRAL has invested R450 million, with an estimated R58 million to be invested on subcontracting opportunities. About 330 job opportunities will also be created,” added Dladla.

Kwanele Ncalane, SANRAL’s stakeholder coordinator for KwaZulu-Natal, assured community members present at the stakeholder engagement session that SANRAL, working through the Project Liaison Committee (PLC), will continue to ensure that information is shared and that there is ongoing transparency on matters relating to subcontracting, project execution and employment of local community members.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Pavement Layer Repairs on the N1 Section 20 Northbound at km 41.0 – km 50.0

Pretoria, 10 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that pavement layer repair works will be done on the N1national road section 20 at km 41.0 – km 50.0. The repairs will require the shifting of traffic on the Northbound carriageway (from Winnie Mandela Interchange to Buccleuch Interchange) from three slow lanes to two fast lanes. The traffic shift is currently planned to occur from 9am to 3pm on the 12th of July 2025 to the 24th of July 2025.

Alternative routes that can be taken include the Winnie Mandela Interchange / R511 as shown on the next page.

SANRAL urges road users to:
•Plan their trips accordingly.
•Adhere to the traffic accommodation signage and the flag persons advanced warnings, and
•Exercise patience and caution while navigating the affected area.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and the roads agency remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our national roads.

 

N1-20, Pavement Layer Repair Northbound – Lane Closures – PROPOSED DETOUR ROUTES

RE-ISSUE TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY NIGHTTIME ROAD CLOSURES NEAR N3 MARKET ROAD INTERCHANGE FOR REMOVAL OF STEEL BRIDGE BEAMS

 

Pietermaritzburg, 09 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of scheduled temporary nighttime road closures for the removal of the steel bridge beams at the new Market Road overpass bridge, as part of the N3 Section 3 Upgrade Project from Gladys Manzi Road to New England Road Interchange.

The closures will be scheduled as follows:

• N3 Northbound closure: From Saturday 12 July 2025 at 21:00 to Sunday 13 July 2025 at 05:00
• N3 Southbound closure: From Sunday 13 July 2025 at 21:00 to Monday 14 July 2025 at 05:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The available alternative routes are:

• N3 Northbound: Alternative via Market Road offramp then temporary onramp back onto the N3 i.e. a minor deviation.
• N3 Southbound: Alternative via Market Road offramp, then left onto R103 to Ashburton, left onto Pope Ellis Drive and back onto the N3 via Ashburton Interchange

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Our traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), have carefully planned the closures and will manage and monitor them for their full duration” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

“We understand that these road closures cause major disruption so have planned them to take place at times when the disruption is minimised. Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period or find suitable staging areas to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes. Light vehicle traffic, as well as emergency services and traffic management are advised to make use of alternative routing. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.” said Lowe.

MEDIA ALERT

SANRAL engages local SMMEs regarding opportunities on R21 Sinkhole and N17 improvement project in Ekurhuleni

Pretoria, 9 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) invites members of the media to the upcoming information session with SMMEs in the City of Ekurhuleni, regarding opportunities on the R21 Sinkhole and N17 improvement project.

Through this initiative, the national roads agency will be engaging with the local Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) regarding potential sub-contracting opportunities on the R21 Sinkhole and N17 resurfacing project. This is part of SANRAL’s efforts to fast-track transformation and economic participation in the construction industry.

SANRAL Project Managers will be available to engage the media on site for interviews after the session.

The details of the session are as follows:

Date: 11 July 2025
Time: 10h30 – 13h30
Venue: Wynand Marais Hall in Birchleigh, Kempton Park
RSVP: Lerato Moloi on 067 598 3456 or moloil@nra.co.za

Members of the media are invited to attend.

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