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Transport Minister, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga will visit the completed R22 road project upgrade in Manguzi as part of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited's (SANRAL) infrastructure initiatives in the uMkhanyakude District Municipality on Friday, 03 May 2024.
The Minister will be accompanied by the MEC of the Transport portfolio in the KZN province, Executive Mayor of uMkhanyakude District Municipality, surrounding Municipality Mayors, traditional leaders and senior government officials.
The multi-million-rand upgrade to the R22, a national road connecting the N2 at Hluhluwe with the Mozambique border at Kosi Bay, via Mbazwana and KwaNgwanase made a direct economic impact to the people of KwaNgwanase Town (Manguzi), in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
The Minister's itinerary includes inspections of the following projects:
- Inspection of the R22 road in KwaNgwanase Town
- Inspection of the 2.8km IYK Bypass Road
- Patching and fixing of potholes through the Vala Zonke pothole fixing programme
- Handing over of Shova Kalula Bicycles to learners from six schools in uMkhanyakude.
- Engagement with key stakeholders and the community within and around the District Municipality.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
SANRAL Roads Project Inspections and Official Opening of eManguzi Police Station and Vala Zonke Pothole fixing:
Date: Friday, 3 May 2024
Time: 09h30
Location: R22 KwaNgwanase
Main Stakeholder and community Imbizo and handover of bicycles programme:
Date: Friday, 3 May 2024
Time: 11h00
Venue: Phumobala Sports Field
Members of the media attending the event are requested to confirm with Sam Monareng on 073 491 3382 or [email protected] or Zenzele Bam (SANRAL) on 072 891 5290 or [email protected]