Members of the media are invited to join the Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy together with officials from the North West Provincial Government, Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality and the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), on a site inspection of the R52 Community Development Project in Koster, North West Province, as part of October Transport Month activities. The visit will provide an opportunity to assess progress made on the project and engage with stakeholders involved in its implementation.
The R52 national road is a community development project by SANRAL. SANRAL's community development projects primarily target local SMMEs, providing training and skills development opportunities to enable participation in road construction projects. The programme focuses on training and certification at NQF Levels 2, 3 and 4, while creating much-needed employment opportunities within local communities.
Details of the site inspection are as follows:
Date: Friday, 09 October 2026
Time: 09H30 for 10H00
Venue: R52 main project site (between the corner of the N4 Rustenburg and R52 Koster) https://maps.app.goo.gl/ngCNCjhuf4LAaLZ28?g_st=ac
Members of the media are invited to attend and are requested to confirm their attendance to Mr. Tshegofatso Maake on 063 281 9453 or MaakeT@dot.gov.za, and Ms. Winnie Manaka on 060 746 5009 or ManakaW@nra.co.za.
Enquiries:
Collen Msibi
National Spokesperson
Cell: 066 476 9015
E-mail: MediaEnquiries@dot.gov.za
Lwando Mahlasela
SANRAL Media Relations Manager
Cell: 082 440 5305
E-mail: MahlaselaL@nra.co.za
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