SANRAL invested R415m into routine road maintenance (RRM) projects in Limpopo in the 2019/2020 financial year and has plans for 21 projects in the area for 2020/ 2021. These RRM projects bring opportunities for SMMEs and promote socio-economic development, enabling communities to enjoy long-term economic benefits.

The 21 projects that will be rolled-out in the 2020/2021 financial year will be in the following municipalities:

Capricorn District

• Blouberg
• Lepelle-Nkumpi
• Molemole
• Polokwane

 Mopani District

• Ba-Phalaborwa
• Greater Giyani
• Greater Letaba
• Greater Tzaneen
• Maruleng

Sekhukhune District

• Elias Motsoaledi
• Ephraim Mogale
• Fetakgomo Tubatse
• Makhuduthamaga

 Vhembe District

• Makhado
• Musina
• Giyani
• Thulamela

Waterberg District

• Bela-Bela
• Lephalale
• Modimolle-Mookgophong
• Mogalakwena
• Thabazimbi

These projects will pave the way for entry-level contractors to be mentored and grow alongside bigger and more established contractors, to put them on an upward trajectory that will ultimately see them prosper.