SANRAL’s big plans for KZN
The N3 Corridor has got off the starting blocks: the 84km freeway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg – KwaZulu-Natal’s Gateway to Africa – is planned to be upgraded in phases over the next 8 to 10 years. ..
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“Regional SANRAL” for SADC mooted
A regional roads agency within SADC – based on the SANRAL model – was envisaged by Transport Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, in Parliament. The Minister made the remarks at the conclusion of his department’s briefing to ..
Top professionals join SANRAL’s leadership team
Three accomplished professionals with extensive experience in the engineering and transport sectors were appointed to senior leadership positions in SANRAL. Dumisani Nkabinde is the new Regional Manager for SANRAL’s Eastern Region, Randall Cable will be responsible ..
SANRAL takes high road to transformation
SANRAL recently took a bold initiative to make its draft transformation policy public. During October to December 2017, it discussed this policy in great detail with internal and external stakeholders, including the construction and engineering sectors ..
Budget has impact on SANRAL
A reduction of R2.6bn in SANRAL’s allocation and greater clarity on the government’s position on road tolling were some of the key features of the 2018/19 budget statement delivered by former Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba. The ..
SOE’s vital to economy
The role of state enterprises to grow the economy and transform society remains a vital priority for South Africa, said President Cyril Ramaphosa in his first State of the Nation address. He also addressed problem areas: ..
Toll debt NOT written off
The public should not be misled by false claims that government has decided to scrap outstanding e- toll debt. Statements that debt has been written off are misleading and may lead to consequences for people who ..
How to fix science and maths education
By Prof Loyiso Jita Creative partnerships between universities and state-owned companies may hold the key to improved outcomes in maths, science and technology subjects and open more career opportunities for matriculants. One such programme is already ..
Extended guarantee for SANRAL
Investment in infrastructure and the good governance of state-owned entities were recurring themes in the Medium Term Budget delivered in Parliament at the end of October by the Minister of Finance, Malusi Gigaba. The extended policy ..
A bridge to the future for Eastern Cape communities
Construction of the new bridge across the Mtentu Gorge on the Wild Coast will start in November, an initiative that will contribute to economic growth along South Africa’s eastern seaboard. The N2 Wild Coast Road is ..