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Mokua launches R331m strategic road project

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Picture: North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua

By BAKANG MOKOTO

10 July 2026- The North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua, has 9 July 2026, officially turned the sod and introduced the contractor for the upgrading of the 17km Dwarsberg–Mankaipaya road in Moses Kotane Local Municipality, marking the beginning of a major infrastructure investment aimed at improving mobility, stimulating economic activity and creating jobs. The R331.7 million multi-year project will see the upgrading of the D506, Z559 and Z539 roads from Dwarsberg to Mankaipaya over an 18-month construction period, with work anticipated to commence in August 2026.

Mokua said the project also includes the construction of bridges, approximately 7km of re-gravelling, segmented paving block surfacing, drainage improvements and other road safety infrastructure. Implemented by TIG Construction (Pty) Ltd, she said the project forms Phase 1A of the broader corridor development programme and is expected to significantly improve access between communities while strengthening one of the province’s strategic transport routes.

“The project will also deliver tangible socio-economic benefits to surrounding communities. A minimum of 30% of the contract value has been earmarked for local SMMEs and subcontracting opportunities, while 120 work opportunities will be created for locals during construction.

“The programme further provides technical and generic skills training, including practical workplace experience for civil engineering students,” said Mokua.

She further said the project demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring that infrastructure investment translates into meaningful opportunities for communities. Mokua added that infrastructure is more than asphalt and bridges.

“It is an investment in people, economic growth and dignity. Through this project, we are connecting communities to opportunities, creating sustainable employment and empowering local businesses to participate meaningfully in the provincial economy.

“We further call the community to safeguard the project and work with the contractor to ensure its successful completion within the scheduled timeframe,” she said.

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Mokgosi launch R600m road construction project

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Picture: A road that will be under construction/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

2 July 2026 – The North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi, accompanied by North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua, has officially launched the construction of a 33km road at Pitsedisulejang village in Moses Kotane Local Municipality in the Bojanala Platinum District. The construction of a R600 million multi-year road project includes five major bridges as well as upgrading of the road from gravel to tar.

Mokgosi further said the launch follows his State of the Province Address (SOPA) commitment to find lasting solutions to road infrastructure backlogs in rural and economically depressed communities. He added that, the project is equally confined within the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy, which is aimed at reincarnating economic activities across the four districts of the province and create jobs.

“This is a multi-year road infrastructure project that will link several villages of ward 1 and 2 in Moses Kotane Local Municipality. These villages include Debraak, Dwarsberg, Sesobe and Pitsedisulejang among others.

“These are rural communities that rely on farming as an economic activity and this road will ease the transportation of their produce,” said Mokgosi.

He maintained that the road will also resuscitate economic activities within the tourism industry. Mokgosi said these communities are also in close proximity to Madikwe Game Reserve as well as Pilanesberg National Park.

“I have not doubt that the influx of people into these areas due to flexible mobility will have a multiplier effect in the local economy,” he said.

Mokua has echoed Mokgosi’s sentiment, maintaining that the project will also create much needed jobs for locals and business opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs in the construction sector. She said over R130 million has been set aside for the development of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) through sub-contracting and supply of material.

“We have made it clear that preference should be given to designated groups such as women, youth and people with disabilities. We must make it possible for these groups to participate meaningfully in our procurement spending,” concluded Mokua.

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Minister of Transport to evaluate road projects in Mahikeng

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Picture: The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

15 October 2025- The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy will visit various road projects in Mahikeng on Friday. Creecy and North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua, will also officially hand over a completed road infrastructure project leading to Kgora Farmer Training Centre and evaluate those that are still in progress.

The Department of Transport spokesperson, Collen Msibi said during their visit, Creecy and Mokua will also implement the Operation Vala Zonke programme on Martin Street in Mahikeng, which will involve significant repairs to part of the road. Msibi said they will also unveil the recently procured yellow fleet valued at R100 million that will be key to preventive and routine maintenance of the roads, especially rural and farming routes.

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