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2019 LIMPOPOLIMPOPO Produced by SANRAL

The province needs adequate national roads to grow the economy. As SANRAL, not only are we committed to our mandate to manage ’s road infrastructure but we place particular focus on making sure that our roads are meticulously engineered for all road users.

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5830 Hello 2019 V7 Repro.indd 1 2019/11/05 10:58 Driving the growth of Limpopo

DR MONNICA MOCHADI especially during high peak periods. We thus welcome the installation of cutting-edge technology near the he Limpopo provincial government is committed Kranskop Toll Plaza in which have already to the expansion and improvement of our primary contributed to a reduction in fatalities on one of the Troad network. busiest stretches of roads. Roads play a critical role in all of the priority SANRAL’s contribution to the transformation of the economic sectors identified in the Provincial Growth construction sector must be applauded. An increasing and Development Strategy, most notably tourism, number of black-owned companies and enterprises agriculture, mining and commerce. The bulk of our owned by women are now participating in construction products and services are carried on the primary road and road maintenance projects and acquiring skills that network and none of our world-class heritage and will enable them to grow and create more jobs. tourism sites would be accessible without the existence This publication, Hello Limpopo, celebrates the of well-designed and well-maintained roads. productive relationship that exists between the South It is encouraging to note that some of the critical African National Roads Agency and the province of construction projects that were placed on hold have Limpopo. Through the years we have built a partnership now resumed. We are looking forward to the completion in which we share experience and professional of both the and Ring Roads which expertise. We are grateful for this partnership which will will contribute greatly to improved traffic flows on the continue to provide the backbone for future growth and vital freeway and create a much safer environment development in Limpopo. for all road users.

Road safety remains a major concern considering Dr Monnica Mochadi is the MEC for Public Works, the high volumes of vehicles that travel on our roads, Roads and Infrastructure

World-class roads for Limpopo’s success

It is with great pleasure however, that I can confirm SKHUMBUZO MACOZOMA that there is progress on these sections of the N1, which is a key link to the rest of Africa. ur mandate as the national roads agency is to finance, improve, manage and maintain South Another notable project underway in Limpopo is the OAfrica’s national road infrastructure. Roads rehabilitation of the Gasekgopo to Munnik. We in Limpopo have improved significantly since their are indeed excited about this improvement as the handover to SANRAL. This has been no easy task but deterioration of this road posed a major safety risk to it has definitely been worth it. road users. The road works on the (Limpopo section) is progressing well. From SANRAL’s perspective, we have made sizeable investments in infrastructure projects in Limpopo remains a key player in the improvement Limpopo ranging from new road construction, to of our country’s economy. Our routine road major improvements, to special maintenance and maintenance projects will also go a long way rehabilitation projects. towards uninterrupted mobility for road users wanting to take advantage of the province’s Our priority is to ensure that there is a viable primary booming tourism, agriculture and mining industries road network in place which can serve as a catalyst for in the province. economic growth and development and facilitate the efficient delivery of all services to communities. As has become customary for SANRAL in recent years, the regional team, as part of our In this edition of Hello Limpopo, we take a look at ongoing engagements with communities around some of the great work our world-class team of the country, hosted a Taking SANRAL to Elias engineers has been doing on parts of the 3 645 km Motsoaledi event where pertinent discussions of Limpopo’s roads under SANRAL’s management. around the empowerment of emerging black- They have placed a major focus on ensuring that these owned businesses took place. It is our belief that, roads are engineered to international standards and for through these engagements and the implementation the safe and efficient mobility of road users. of our transformation policy, we will be able to meaningfully contribute to the eradication of poverty, While we have been working hard to maintain unemployment and inequality. these high standards, we have encountered some challenges. From delays of some of our project work Happy Limpopo reading. due to higher than usual temperatures, to a complete halt of work on the Polokwane and Musina ring roads due to financial troubles experienced by the contractor. Skhumbuzo Macozoma is SANRAL’s CEO

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5830 Hello Limpopo 2019 V7 Repro.indd 2 2019/11/05 10:58 Progress on Musina’s ring road ANRAL is excited to report some progress on the Musina ring road project which began Sin 2016 and unfortunately came to a halt in March 2018.

Located on the western side of the Musina CBD, the project consists of 8km of new single carriageway roadway with one lane in each direction and paved shoulders. It will function as a freeway with controlled access to and from the N1 highway.

After the original contractor was unable to complete the project due to liquidity issues, the contract was ceded under law to a different contractor. This was done through a guarantor who obtained prices from a number of contractors. After evaluation, the guarantor proposed that the contract be ceded to Raubex.

Raubex’s appointment includes the completion of some earth- and layer works, the bridges and of Work on the newly built houses which will be handed over to community members who will be relocated due to the construction of the road.

Speaking about the impact on SMMEs and local Polokwane ring labour, Progress Hlahla, SANRAL’s Northern Region Manager said: “We are trying to ensure that locals and SMME’s who were engaged by the previous contractor can be honoured by the new road resumes contractor”. The duration of the contract for the outstanding works is 24 months and is estimated to end in October 2021. fter some delays, work on the Polokwane ring road project resumed this September after Project information ASANRAL appointed Edwin Construction (Pty) Ltd. to continue with construction.

The original contract was awarded to Basil Read but due to liquidity issues and after extensive consultation, they were unable to complete the project. Estimated project value: Total spent/Spent to According to SANRAL’s Northern Region Manager, R894m date on black-owned Progress Hlahla, Edwin Construction will continue SMMEs: on the original contract and not on a new one. R124.3m “In April 2019, the SANRAL board approved the appointment of the contractor. This is allowed under the terms of the contract if both parties START END agree. SANRAL, Basil Read and the insurers, Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation of Africa (CGIC), have agreed that the contract will be ceded from Project start: Project end: Basil Read to Edwin Construction. CGIC will issue 30 November 2015 November 2020 a new 10% Performance Bond and are assisting SANRAL to cover and off-set some of the additional administrative and CPA costs. Project information At a contract value of R226.5m, the remaining work to be carried out by Edwin Construction includes the completion of the new road, widening and strengthening of the old carriageway, completion of the new intersections at the () and P977 (Silikon) road crossings, bridge structures, culverts, road markings, studs, signage, fencing and Estimated project value: drainage. The contractor will also be responsible R541m for cleaning up and finishing off the road reserve, quarries and borrow pits. START END “It is our hope that this project will reach completion by November 2020. Its success will increase safety and improve the flow of traffic towards the Project start: Project end: Polokwane CBD,” says Hlahla. March 2016 October 2021 (Planned) (Estimated)

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AT THE END OF THE IS PEACE, PERFECT PEACE.

Every day we work hard to maintain and improve our country’s highways and bridges, so you can connect to what matters to you most. So, get on the road and leave your worries behind. SANRAL. Beyond Roads.

ON THE WAY TO A BETTER SOUTH AFRICA.

South Africa’s road network is more than a means of getting from one point to another. It plays a critical role in the economy by enabling the movement of people, goods and services. At SANRAL we understand that this makes our network one of our country’s key contributors to competitiveness in global markets.

The Polokwane Ring Road is one of our country’s strategic routes, since it provides a gateway to neighbouring countries and the rest of the African continent. The recent upgrades will significantly improve commuting and traffic flows close to South Africa’s busiest road port of entry. As a trusted custodian of our national road network, we believe it is through continued investment in the major drivers of the economy that we can navigate our way to a better South Africa.

SANRAL. Beyond Roads.

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5830 Hello Limpopo 2019 V7 Repro.indd 5 2019/11/05 10:58 Planned RRM projects for Taking Limpopo municipalities SANRAL

ANRAL will invest some R415m on for According to Thabo Mahlakwana, SANRAL Project Manager, many black- to Elias routine road maintenance (RRM) projects in SLimpopo for the 2019/2020 financial year owned companies in the construction to ensure the maintenance and sustainability of and maintenance sectors have received quality roads. their first experience working on SANRAL Motsoaledi projects. The training and empowerment These RRM projects bring opportunities programmes that come with RRM projects for SMMEs and promote socio-economic enables them to be eligible for larger and development, which enables communities to more complex contracts in the future. enjoy long-term economic benefits from projects.

arlier this year, SANRAL, together with local leadership held a stakeholder E engagement where discussions around the empowerment of local small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) took place.

Guided by its Transformation Policy, SANRAL’s Northern Region manager, Progress Hlahla said that local small business owners will benefit from upcoming road upgrades and routine maintenance projects. Both in the design phase, two notable road upgrade projects in the municipality, the R573 Moloto Road and the R574 to Morwaneng, are set to begin construction in 2020 and 2021 respectively.

Hlahla also reminded attendees that SANRAL is committed to providing opportunities for small contractors that have limited experience – a pertinent matter raised by stakeholders. This is done through community development projects such as access roads. Twenty-one projects will be rolled-out in the 2020/2021 financial year. They will be in the following municipalities: “These become legacy projects, which local SMMEs are able to build and maintain for Capricorn District Sekhukhune District Waterberg District their local municipality. Once they gain the • Blouberg • Elias Motsoaledi • Bela-Bela relevant experience and thus improve their CIDB grading and skill levels through these • Lepelle-Nkumpi • Ephraim Mogale • Lephalale projects, they are able to take on larger • Molemole • Fetakgomo Tubatse • Modimolle- projects and contribute to the country’s • Polokwane • Makhuduthamaga • Mogalakwena drive towards job creation,” says Hlahla. • Thabazimbi Mopani District Vhembe District • Ba- • Makhado Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Executive • Greater • Musina Mayor, Cllr Julia Mathebe, added that she was grateful that SANRAL had chosen • Greater Letaba • Giyani to improve the infrastructure in the Elias • Greater • Thulamela Motsoaledi municipality. • Maruleng

Construction of the R81 underway

ork has started on the improvement of the pass, the addition of paved shoulders, the widening of a Lonerock Construction was appointed by SANRAL national road R81 from Munnik to Ga-Sekgopo bridge and the demolition of another bridge in half widths following an open tender process. The contract requires Win Limpopo. The project, worth R141m, whilst a new bridge is being constructed in half widths it to increase the local targeted enterprise participation commenced on 5 August 2019 and is scheduled for next to the old bridge. to 20%. completion in 18 months. The roadway is widened slightly whilst pedestrian The project will help to bring business and labour opportunities, The work entails the rehabilitation of the existing road sidewalks are added to the bridges. Pedestrian sidewalks especially to those from the Greater Letaba Municipality – pavement, the widening of the roadway in the mountain will also be provided over certain lengths of the road. prioritising women and youth (under the age of 35).

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5830 Hello Limpopo 2019 V7 Repro.indd 6 2019/11/05 10:58 MEET THE MANAGEMENT TEAM RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE ON SANRAL ROADS IN LIMPOPO

on project implementation. At the moment, my aim is to highlight what we do well, list issues and identify potential risks. Then to use the output of this process to formulate a workable framework with the assistance of the team. The aim is to lessen the impact of delays, claims and budget overruns, while empowering communities in our project areas. The objective is to improve efficiencies in implementing conventional road projects for a better South Africa. Stella Nyathikazi TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE? PROCUREMENT MANAGER I love building things, so much that I would put together house projects for my brother – which Tsakane Mathebula included mechanics that made living in them easier Stella holds a Master’s Degree in for disabled individuals. I have worked as an engineer Public and Development Management DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION for 16 years. Before joining SANRAL, I worked for and a Postgraduate Diploma in MANAGER Eskom Generation (Kriel Power Station), SSI, Murray Compliance Management. & Roberts and the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority. Tsakane is a Professional Engineer (Pr WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL? WHICH PROJECT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? Eng), who holds a BEng Civil Engineering, The Procurement Manager’s role is basically to My work on the project as a pre-stressing a BEng Honours in Structural Engineering, ensure best applications in three areas i.e. good engineer. I worked on the entire route (north and and an MEng Management governance and proper monitoring in SANRAL’s south link on overpass and underpass bridges) and supply chain Management processes. This, while on tensioning the balanced cantilever bridges in ensuring that we realise inclusivity of upcoming WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL? Centurion, crossing the N1 and highways. small companies owned by black people, The Design and Construction Manager’s role women, youth, the disabled and military veterans. is to integrate all components pertaining to the SANRAL IS IN THE PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTING My role, along with my team, is to ensure that implementation of conventional projects, with the ITS TRANSFORMATION POLICY, WHICH procurement happens in an equitable manner. assistance of project managers and subject matter REQUIRES THAT ANYONE WHO DOES BUSINESS experts. This include development, refurbishment and WITH SANRAL ENSURES THAT MORE BLACK TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR INDUSTRY upgrade projects. PEOPLE, WOMEN AND YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS EXPERIENCE? BENEFIT. WHAT’S YOUR TAKE ON THIS? WHAT’S YOUR PLAN FOR THE ROLE? There is a need for this policy. My hope is that it will I have worked in supply chain for over 20 years. For about 15 of these years I worked in the donor The game plan is to gain understanding of the region provide skills that will empower people. As SANRAL, funding space under the European Union in the and SANRAL’s processes, procedures and policies we want it to be sustainable. It should be more than field of Contracts and Finance. I also worked for and to have a clear definition of the business model just a once-off project. National Treasury in the Compliance, Governance and Monitoring Directorate.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SMME’S Madoda Mthembu is a Professional WANTING TO DO BUSINESS WITH SANRAL? Engineer (Pr Eng) who holds a BSc in SANRAL is trying to maintain a high standard Engineering, and an MSc (MOTI) in Project of output on its service delivery. Hence the Management procurement section is obliged to ensure that while insisting on compliance and good governance, tenders also need to match that WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE ENTAIL? standard when submitting application and Along with a team of talented project managers, I delivering the work should they be appointed. manage the general operations and maintenance of SANRAL roads in , , Limpopo WHAT ARE THE COMMON MISTAKES THAT and North West. We ensure that the entire SANRAL BUSINESSES MAKE WHEN TENDERING FOR Northern Region road network is maintained through BUSINESS WITH SANRAL? activities such as pothole repairs, grass cutting, road sign maintenance and many others. We also ensure Madoda Mthembu 1. Companies come to clarification meetings that there is no encroachment on the roads (illegal unprepared. It is important that tenderers send structures, illegal accesses, etc) and make sure that all OPERATIONS AND company representatives’ who understand the construction and engineering environment of our freeways are adequately lit. It is our job to ensure MAINTENANCE MANAGER that roads are safe during and after road incidents to these meetings. This will ensure that there is no confusion when submitting their tender through our Road Incident Management System. construction of two vehicle testing station buildings, the applications. construction of the ultra-thin continuously reinforced TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR INDUSTRY concrete screener lanes and the strengthening of 2. Companies submit incorrect / incomplete EXPERIENCE. provincial road with a continuously reinforced documentation. Tenderers should visit our I have been a public servant since the beginning of my concrete pavement and weigh-in-motion scales. Service Provider Zone at www.nra.co.za for career, having worked at the Gauteng department of all tender requirements. Where documents roads and transport, and then seconded to a consulting SANRAL IS IN THE PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTING are copies, they should have the relevant engineering firm to gain design experience. I then ITS TRANSFORMATION POLICY, WHICH REQUIRES signatures and stamps, submit required worked with SANRAL’s Routine Road Maintenance THAT ANYONE WHO DOES BUSINESS WITH information e.g. valid BBBEE certificate and department for over 10 years. SANRAL ENSURES THAT MORE BLACK PEOPLE, be in-line with regulations prescribed in tender WOMEN AND YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS’ BENEFIT. documents. This is always emphasised at the WHICH PROJECT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF? WHAT’S YOUR TAKE ON THIS? clarification meetings. I worked on the resurfacing of national road It’s a good initiative. Long overdue, actually. As officials, from the Limpopo/ Mpumalanga border to the R36/ we needed something that would empower us to 3. Companies often neglect to keep their financial R529 intersection south of Tzaneen and also the transform the construction industry. We need to make affairs up to date; tenderers should ensure Nkomazi roads. Both projects were delivered on time sure that it works – that it has an actual impact on local that they have a clean banking record and a and within budget, with a very high level of quality. communities and SMMEs. We can’t empower only good credit status because this also affects the I am also particularly proud of the upgrade of the a few; it must change the lives of as many people as application. Heidelberg Traffic Control Centre, which comprised the possible.

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WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF SANRAL ROADS • R567 from to Seshego HOW IS SANRAL CONTRIBUTING TO LOCAL JOB CREATION? CURRENTLY IN LIMPOPO? • R572 from Monte Christo to Tom Burke The length is 3 645km. Suitably qualified emerging enterprises are given an • R573 from to opportunity to perform some of the work awarded LIST OF SANRAL ROADS IN LIMPOPO: (Moloto Road) to main contractors. As per the policy for SMME development, main contractors are required to • N1 from Gauteng-Limpopo boundary to Beit • R574 from near Groblersdal to Mmotwaneng Bridge border post subcontract 30% of the contract value to SMMEs of • R578 from Makhado to Giyani CIDB grading 1-6. In certain cases, main contractors • N11 from Mpumalanga-Limpopo boundary to enter into joint ventures, with an 80/20 split between • R579 from Mmotwaneng to Lebowakgomo Grobler’s bridge border post a 9CE main contractor as the lead partner and lower grading contractors (5CE, 6CE or 7CE) as the JV • R33 from Marble Hall to Lephalale WHICH PROJECTS ARE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY targeted partner. IN LIMPOPO? • R36 from Mpumalanga-Limpopo boundary to N1 • R573 Moloto Road Bandelierkop WHAT DO BETTER ROADS IN LIMPOPO MEAN • N1 Polokwane ring road FOR OUR ECONOMY? • R37 from Polokwane to the Limpopo- • N1 Musina ring road Road infrastructure plays an important role in the Mpumalanga boundary • Lephalale to Marken national economy. Limpopo has much to offer tourists. • from Mpumalanga-Limpopo boundary to It is vital to have good roads to enable easy access to WHY DOES SANRAL DO SO MUCH MAINTENANCE Phalaborwa tourist attractions. Roads are also a conduit to export WORK ON LIMPOPO ROADS? markets. • R71 from Polokwane to Phalaborwa SANRAL does so to protect the roads that are there to international standards. What the agency has spent • R81 from Polokwane to Giyani HOW DO I BRING ROAD CONDITIONS TO on routine road maintenance has remained roughly SANRAL’S ATTENTION? • R81 Gasekgopo to Munnik consistent with amounts spent in the last two years as All SANRAL-managed roads have road signs that these mundane activities are critical to preserving the • from Bela Bela to Polokwane display contact numbers, on which road conditions lifespan of roads and maximising the return on capital on that road can be reported. Otherwise SANRAL’s • R510 from North West-Limpopo boundary to investment. Monte Christo Northern Region Office can be contacted during office hours on 012-426-6200. • from North West-Limpopo boundary to HOW HAS THE N1 HELPED UNLOCK THE R510 near Thabazimbi ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF THE REGION? It has provided the necessary road connection • from Bela Bela to Thabazimbi between different regions. This enables the efficient • R518 from Lephalale to Lebowakgomo transportation of goods, coal and produce. It also provides a good connection to Limpopo’s tourist • R520 from Vaal water to R510 attractions. Importantly, the development of the N1 stimulated the creation of opportunities for • R521 from Polokwane to Vivo contractors, SMMEs and local labour, as well as other • R523 from Vivo to Masekwaspoort related businesses through downstream activities. • R524 from Makhado to Kruger National Park WHY IS THE R573 MOLOTO ROAD UPGRADE (Punda Maria) IMPORTANT? • R526 from Mica to R71 The Moloto Road is an economic route connecting the Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng provinces. It • R529 from R71 to Giyani serves 50 000 commuters daily. This road is notorious • R531 from R40 to Kruger National Park for its high fatality rate. Upgrades will have a positive impact on the lives of many people and save lives. The • from R36 to Mpumalanga-Limpopo construction of the road will also create employment boundary and opportunities for the development of small • from Stofberg to Burgersfort contractors, suppliers and other businesses.

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