Transport Minister Mbalula on infrastructure oversight visit in Free State
The National Department of Transport is involved in the implementation of infrastructure projects such as Operational Vala Zonke and Hauweng Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) in Free State. Operation Vala Zonke is a pothole patching programme intended to eradicate potholes on the country’s roads nationally, including in the Free State province. Hauweng is an Integrated Public Transport Network Corridor being developed with the aim of improving access to public transport in Mangaung.
Minister Fikile Mbalula will stop by the Fort Hare Road in Mangaung in a bid to roll-out the Operation Vala Zonke pothole initiative on the road. Minister Mbalula will then proceed to do an inspection on-loco of the Hauweng IPTN corridor development along Moshoeshoe road. Following the inspection, the minister will engage the community of Mangaung regarding the Vala Zonke and Hauweng IPTN infrastructure projects.
The Minister will be joined by Free State MEC for Police, Roads and Transport, Mr. Kwekwe William Bulwane as well as the Executive Mayor of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Mr. Mxolisi Ashford Siyonzana.
The details of the minister’s visit are as follows:
- Operation Vala Zonke:
Date: Friday, 16 September 2022
Time: 11H00 – 12H30
Venue: Moshoeshoe Road, Bloemfontein
- Hauweng IPTN inspection on-loco
Date: Friday, 16 September 2022
Time: 12H30 – 13H00
Venue: Fort Hare Road, Bloemfontein
- Community engagement regarding Hauweng IPTN and Operation Vala Zonke projects:
Date: Friday, 16 September 2022
Time: 13h00 – 15H00
Venue: Mangaung City Hall, Bloemfontein
Members of the media attending the event are requested to confirm their attendance with:
Esethu Hasane
Cell: 071 259 2442
E-mail: hasanee@dot.gov.za/Tshegofatso
Maake
Cell: 063 281 9453
E-mail: maaket@dot.gov.za
Media enquiries:
Lwaphesheya Khoza
Cell: 081 766 2440
