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The North West Department of Public Works and Roads to launch EPWP in Brits  

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Picture: The North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Gaoage Molapisi 

By OBAKENG MAJE

North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Gaoage Molapisi, will on Thursday, host the Provincial Launch of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Phase V and 20 Years of EPWP at Brits Sports Grounds, North West. Molapisis said EPWP is a key government initiative contributing to Government Policy Priorities (GPP), ensuring decent work and sustainable livelihoods. He further said the programme aims at providing poverty and income relief through temporary work and skills development for the unemployed.

“During the launch, we will showcase the successes of the programme, including its contribution towards skill development in the province. More information on the changes in the programme, including its rebranding strategy and plans by lead sector departments shall be announced at the launch.

“A new cohort of participants will also be unveiled with women, youth and people with disabilities constituting the majority,” he added.

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Introduction of consultants for upgrading of D506, Z559 and D332 roads

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Picture: The upgrading of D506, Z559 and D332 roads on sight/Generic

By REGINALD KANYANE

North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi, will on Thursday, introduce consultants for the upgrading of Road D506, Z559 and D332. Molapisi is also expected to lead a sod-turning ceremony for the special maintenance project of Road P47/2 including Koster Town and sections of Road P34/2.

The North West Public Works and Roads spokesperson, Lerato Gambu said: “Molapisi will lead both activities ahead of the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme-Thuntsha Lerole scheduled to take place on Friday at Moses Kotane Local Municipality.

“The activity will start off by introduction of consultants for designs of upgrading projects at the Dwarsberg to Pachsdraai Road and Roads P51/2 and D56 (Sesobe to Brakkruil).”

Gambu said this event follows consultations with the community of Dwarsberg regarding conditions of the road. He said the first session will take place at Debrak Community Hall on 18 April 2024 at 10am.

The second session will be at the Municipal Hall in Koster at 2pm.

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The bridge construction project aims at improving responsiveness to emergency situations in rural communities

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Picture: North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Oageng Molapisi conducted oversight at the bridge construction project/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Gaoage Molapisi conducted an oversight at the construction of the bridge at Montshioa Stad on Tuesday. Molapisi was accompanied by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) representative, Major Aaron Nguqu and Chief Director responsible for Infrastructure Coordination, Implementation and Maintenance , Sifiso Diko.

He further said the bridge is part of the Welisizwe Bridge programme designed to address the existing backlog of bridge infrastructure. Molapisi added that the programme further aimed at improving responsiveness to emergency situations in rural and disadvantaged communities.

“The programme is a collaborative effort between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and National Department of Transport. Welisizwe Bridges will improve communities’ access to heathcare facililties, schools and economic amenities.

“The programme also seeks to create labour intensive working opportunities through the Expanded Public Works and Roads (EPWP). The project was among the 12 earmarked projects in the province as announced by president Cyril Ramaphosa during the 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA),” he said.

He said the expeditious completion of the Welisizwe Bridges will go a long way to mitigate challenges caused by heavy rains and floods in the communities as experienced in the past.

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