MEDIA ALERT
Transport Minister to visit SANRAL projects in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Eastern Cape, 23 April 2024 –Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga will oversee the progress of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) road infrastructure initiatives in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) on Friday, 26 April 2024.
The Minister will be accompanied by officials including the Premier of the Eastern Cape, Executive Council Members, the Executive Mayor of BCMM, surrounding municipality Mayors, traditional leaders and SANRAL Board members.
SANRAL has dedicated a substantial investment totalling R3 billion in the Buffalo City Metro’s Road infrastructure development, aiming to bolster the region’s connectivity and accessibility.
The Minister’s itinerary includes inspections of the following SANRAL projects:
- N2 Belstone and Breidbach interchanges construction along the N2 near Qonce.
- Road improvement along National Route N2 from the Green River to the Buffalo River, adjacent to the Engen fuel station exit towards Ngqushwa (Peddie).
- Ginsberg Road Community Development Project in close proximity to Qonce.
Your attendance is highly appreciated as we witness the transformative impact of these projects firsthand.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
- Project Inspection
Date: Friday, 26 April 2024
Time: 09h30 – 11h00
Location: N2 Breidbach Interchange (for project inspection of the N2 Breidbach and
Belstone Interchanges, N2 Green River to Buffalo River project and the Ginsberg Road community development project)
2. Main Community Imbizo Programme
Date: Friday, 26 April 2024
Time: 11h00 – 15h00
Venue: Bulembu Airport, KwaNoncampa village, Qonce, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
RSVP: Jenay Petrus on 081 746 79 OR Jenay.Petrus@fticonsulting.com
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Media Contacts:
Collen Msibi
National Spokesperson: Ministry of Transport
Cell: 066 476 9015
Khuselwa Rantjie
Spokesperson: Eastern Cape Premier
Cell: 082 728 7476
Lwando Mahlasela
Media Relations Manager: SANRAL
Cell: 082 440 5305
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