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President Zuma urges Botlokwa community to protect infrastructure

Speaking at the official handover of three bridges in Botlokwa, President Jacob Zuma said the bridges were a tangible example of government’s commitment to deliver strategic infrastructure that will transform the economy, create jobs and stimulate ..

N2 upgrade between Grahamstown and Fish River Pass underway

The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited’s upgrades to the N2 between Grahamstown and the Fish River Pass are progressing well as the second phase of the R980-million road infrastructure upgrade project continues. SANRAL’s six- ..

Pioneering change in construction

The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) is trying to level the field in the construction industry one clause at a time. One of the biggest challenges facing emerging companies in the construction industry ..

SANRAL monitors Cape vulture colony

No evidence has been found of disturbance to the Msikaba Cape vulture colony during the recent environmental monitoring related to the construction of the Msikaba and Mtentu bridge haul roads. As part of the environmental requirements ..

Eastern Cape roads in good hands with this SMME

A mother-and-daughter team from the Eastern Cape has gained a firm foothold in road construction in the province, developing skills along the way. Sokhazimla Trading is an active participant in construction activities on the N2 project ..

Creating employment, facilitating empowerment

From humble beginnings, with five employees and two bakkies, a Cape Town company has grown into a successful construction group that has worked on major road maintenance programmes over the past six years. Theresa Cupido, founder ..

Arbour Month puts the spotlight on SANRAL’s role in conservation

Proactive steps taken by SANRAL’s environmental experts are preserving rare plant species and sensitive habitats during road-building programmes throughout South Africa. Mpati Makoa, the Environmental Manager of the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL), ..

Kwambonambi swamp rehab deemed a success

Most of the trees planted to replace those that were disturbed during the construction of the Kwambonambi Interchange in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, are thriving. During the design development stage, the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited ..

Cause of N3 bridge collapse revealed

The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) has revealed that the Geldenhuys Pedestrian Bridge collapse on 9 August 2017 was caused by an impact force on the pier in the median of the highway. ..

SANRAL hosts career convention for young learners

The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) hosted their first annual Indlela Yam, My Way, My Journey convention in Port Elizabeth. High school learners from Nelson Mandela Bay attended a career development conference with ..