SNAPSHOTS
SIDEWALKS
ON N8

PEDESTRIANS using the sidewalks that have been constructed along a section of the N8 in Mantsopa local municipality in the Free State are feeling safer walking along this busy stretch of road and many are grateful for the development.
SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager, Rajesh Dookie, said that SMME sub-contractors who were employed on the project exhibited an eagerness to learn and executed the work on schedule, with exceptional quality. The construction is worth R3.1m.
Samuel Mpele of KS Mpele Construction said that he was “happy and proud” to have been involved in the project. He employed 12 people during eight months.
David Malapo, owner of DNC Construction, said he had gained valuable knowledge and experience working on his first SANRAL project. “I used eight employees on this project. I look forward to more work from SANRAL so that I can create meaningful jobs,” he said.

R38M COMMUNITY ACCESS ROAD PROJECT

The construction of community access roads in Lusikisiki is set to benefit many povertystricken rural communities in the area. The project, which is located within the Ingquza Hill local municipality, includes the construction of community access roads and haul roads near Lusikisiki. Over 4.5km will be surfaced roads through the community. Via the development of local contractors and the use of local suppliers, it is anticipated that the majority of the approximately R38m set aside for the project will remain within the community.

TRAINING AND LEARNERSHIP IN ALIWAL NORTH
A group of 10 locally selected SMMEs participated in SANRAL’s Training and Construction Management Services Programme for the construction of pedestrian facilities in Aliwal North.
This project, situated in the Walter Sisulu local municipality, included the use of labourintensive construction methods along the R58.
This project delivered a community development programme that allowed for the transfer of infrastructure and construction-related skills to local SMMEs.
SANRAL EMPOWERS NMB COMMUNITY
SANRAL’s construction of the R75 community access roads in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality had a strong focus on empowering the local community.
The aim of the project was to upgrade the existing dirt roads in Joe Slovo township.
SANRAL Southern Region Manager Mbulelo Peterson said: “Local residents played a crucial role in the planning and construction.”
Local transport companies, contractors and labour were used during the project..
UPGRADED PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES ON N2
The new and upgraded pedestrian facilities spanning approximately 10km along section 30 of the N2 between Nyalazi River and Hluhluwe River not only creates jobs, but will result in a much safer environment for pedestrians.
The main purpose of this project is to extend existing walkways and repair deteriorated portions of the walkway.
The new walkways will be 2m wide. New precast culverts will be provided at low crossings and guardrails and bollards will be erected where necessary. Gabion walls will be also constructed at areas where there are steep slopes.
LONG-TERM JOB CREATION FOR EASTERN CAPE VILLAGESH
A long-term job creation initiative for the production of precast concrete products within three villages in Whittlesea in the Eastern Cape is creating opportunities for youth.
Forty local youth were trained up to NQF levels 2 and 4 and the skills of learners who had previously completed a skills programme were upgraded to a full learnership qualification. “I am the first person in my family to reach a tertiary institution and SANRAL made me realise that I can be an example in my family, community and the world,” said Asiphe Mzungulwa, one of the 28 TVET students.
Ntombekhaya Ncedani expressed her gratitude too. “The day I received a call from Inkanyiso Consulting to start work, I was so excited and even my mother was crying tears of joy,” she said.