By BAKANG MOKOTO
7 June 2025- The Ratlou Local Municipality mayor, Matlhomola Jafta has introduced a newly-appointed contractor to resume and complete the stale road construction project in Makgobistad village. Jafta said the development comes after the previous contractor, appointed last year, failed to fulfil their obligation and left the project incomplete and that eventually left the community frustrated.
He further said the new contractor, World Focus and Project, has been officially appointed to complete the construction of the 2km paved-bricks road. Jafta added that the project is scheduled to be completed within eight months with a completion date set for February 2026.
“The total cost of the project is estimated as R15 million. We understand the frustration and disappointment the community has endured. However, we are hopeful that the newly-appointed contractor will deliver quality work within the set time frame.
“Our goal is to restore trust and ensure that this essential infrastructure is complete without delays. We assure the tribal authorities that the project will also come with business and job opportunities for the community. Such shall fund expression in upcoming community meetings,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kgosi Abel Motsewakhumo commended the municipality with the action taken. Motsewakhumo said he is pleased that the municipality has taken responsibility and moved swiftly to correct its mistake.
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