2020 LIMPOPOLIMPOPO Produced by SANRAL

Limpopo needs adequate national roads to grow the economy. SANRAL’s Musina and Ring Road projects are creating jobs, empowering emerging contractors and training the youth in the area. At SANRAL we are not only committed to managing ’s road infrastructure, but we also make sure our roads are meticulously engineered for all road users.

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resident Cyril Ramaphosa announced the Economic COVID-19 pandemic. Reconstruction and Recovery Plan this year, the rationale was that we must set out a plan for an The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited P (SANRAL), as a state entity that is acutely aware of economy aimed at stimulating equitable and inclusive growth for our country’s citizenry. The South African government’s commitment to drive the country’s economy Government recognises that the country’s economy has through infrastructure development, is ready to implement experienced economic stagnation, putting a strain on billion worth of construction projects as part of tackling the triple challenges of poverty, inequality and President Ramaphosa’s call. SANRAL has a portfolio of unemployment. ‘shovel-ready’ projects which will be implemented during the The Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan strives 2020/21 financial year and beyond. to ensure that South Africans work together to build a new Furthermore, SANRAL plans to roll out over 200 additional economy. This will be achieved by creating jobs through aggressive infrastructure investment and mass employment road infrastructure projects across all nine provinces of programmes, industrialising the country’s economy, focusing South Africa, impacting directly on economic development, on SMMEs, and accelerating economic reforms to unlock job creation and economic transformation. investment and growth. The Presidency has recognised the Musina Ring Road Moreover, when the President hosted the Sustainable and the Polokwane Eastern Ring Road as key Strategic Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa Integrated Projects (SIP 21) during the infrastructure (SIDSSA) in June this year, he called on both the public symposium. This has had a positive impact on the province. and private sector to invest in and unlock infrastructure development to stimulate the South African economy. As the provincial department responsible for public works, This equally resonates with the rationale behind the roads and infrastructure, we value SANRAL as a key socio- President’s annually convened Investment Conference. economic partner. We continue to work with SANRAL MR NAMANE DICKSON, MPL Significantly, the President’s call was followed by a in ensuring that major projects in the province produce Member of Executive Council commitment from Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula that economic spin-offs, including contracting SMMEs and Department of Public Works, road infrastructure development will be a key contributor locals to work on them and ensuring localised growth and Roads and Infrastructure to South Africa’s economic recovery in the wake of the sustenance of livelihoods.

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hrough our ‘Taking SANRAL to the People’ disadvantaged individuals benefit. Our Horizon 2030 programme, we at SANRAL have made a concerted Strategy and Transformation Policy certainly attest to our Teffort to reach out to our targeted stakeholders in commitment to this. Limpopo Province during the last quarter of the year. In this edition of Hello Limpopo, we give you updates on These targeted stakeholders range from government, to the progress we have made thus far on the Polokwane and business, community-based organisations and traditional Musina Ring Road projects. We also share information on leaders, among others. We value the interactions we have upcoming construction projects that we will introduce to with these stakeholders, because not only do they provide the province and, importantly, the value that these will have a platform for us to forge partnerships with them, they for local SMMEs. are also information sharing opportunities designed to We also share information on the four ‘Taking SANRAL improve their socio-economic conditions. to the People’ events that we held in the province. In Through these stakeholder engagement programmes, tandem with that, we take you through the process to we continue to share information about our ongoing role follow when submitting SANRAL tender documents. We in infrastructure development, job creation and skills share this critical information to ensure that you do not get development initiatives in the various regions of the disqualified when you submit tender documents for our country. With ‘Stakeholder’ being one our important pillars projects. at SANRAL, we value these engagements tremendously. We also profile our regional stakeholder engagement Over the last few months alone, we convened four ‘Taking coordinator for Limpopo Province, whom we consider SANRAL to the People’ events in the province, in Molemole, to be a key conduit in sharing information about our Blouberg, Thulamela and Maruleng municipalities. construction and development endeavours, among others. Our Polokwane and Musina Ring Road projects, our major We hope you enjoy reading this edition. infrastructure projects in the province, will not only serve as key economic arteries – contributing to the province’s economic growth and development – they will also benefit Until next time. emerging contractors and local community members who will find employment opportunities. Indeed, these major infrastructure development projects are key for us at SANRAL, because they further address our ongoing endeavours to ensure that previously

2 BUILDING SOUTH AFRICA THROUGH BETTER ROADS Minister Mbalula officially opens phase 2 Polokwane Ring Road

ransport Minister Fikile Mbalula launched the festive season road safety campaign by opening phase 2 of Tthe Polokwane Eastern Ring Road. The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) project, which lies to the south and east of Polokwane, starts near the Shell Ultra City and extends from there to the Interchange at the .

Speaking at the launch, Minister Mbalula praised SANRAL for a job well done. “To the management of SANRAL, I want to thank you for a job well done. This has cost about R800 million and we were able to create jobs out of this project for SMMEs. We were able to train the youth here in Polokwane and surrounding areas. This is what these projects are all about,” said the Minister.

The project is expected to ease traffic in the area. “This contract realigned the N1 to give preference to traffic wishing to travel on the Eastern Ring Road around Polokwane, instead of going through the Central Business District. Traffic wishing to travel to the Polokwane CBD will still be able to do that by making use of the new ramps which have been built at the upgraded and N1 Interchange just north of the Shell Ultra City;” said SANRAL’s project manager, Alan Agaienz.

The existing two lane, single carriageway road has been developed into a four lane, divided, dual carriageway, with the construction of a new northbound carriageway. In addition, approximately 8.8km of the existing road was improved with the widening of paved shoulders and strengthening of the road.

The main contractor Basil Read experienced severe cash flow difficulties and went into voluntary business rescue in June 2018. A new contractor Edwin Construction was appointed under a Cession Agreement to complete the work and commenced operations in September 2019.

“The project created job opportunities for up to 170 people per month. Over 200 local SMMEs attended tender briefing sessions by Edwin Construction of which 54 tenders were shortlisted for consideration for 8 work packages. The local targeted enterprises including women and youth, were appointed by the main contractor following the evaluation of tenders to the value of R100 million,” continued Agaienz.

Edwin Construction carried out training on-site such as first aid, excavations and scaffolding, working at heights, slings and equipment. A total of 45 local employees benefitted from the training programme.

The capacity and safety of the old N1/ and N1/Road P977 at grade intersections have been improved with the construction of new interchanges. “Six new bridges were constructed, and one existing bridge extended for the safety of motorists and other road users. Other improvements included the lengthening of new road sections, ramps, rehabilitation of existing road sections, new overpasses and widening of existing roads,” said Agaienz.

The SANRAL Board chairperson Mr Themba Mhambi, thanked the minister for his support. “Minister, you gave us the tools to do the work that we do. We will make sure that road infrastructure development is one of the key contributors to the country’s economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic”.

HELLO LIMPOPO 2020 3 SANRAL team engaged local communities and businesses of Maruleng Local Municipality in Limpopo Province to inform them of the upcoming projects. SANRAL brings four projects in Maruleng Local Municipality

he supply of appropriate skills in local communities is a central instrument to promote long-term growth and development of the South African economy and the Tconstruction sector at large. The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) engaged local communities and businesses of Maruleng Local Municipality in Limpopo Province to inform them of the projects that will be rolled out from February 2021 to July 2022 and how the broader community can benefit.

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Speaking to SMMEs and local communities in Maruleng Local Municipality regarding the purpose of the day, SANRAL’s stakeholder engagement coordinator for the Northern Region, Moloko Masenya, said that these engagements with local business and the community are a proactive effort that the road agency uses to bring change in the South African construction and engineering sectors. They also promote SANRAL’s contribution to broad-based black SANRAL’s transformation officer Tshegare Moletsane talking about the importance economic empowerment, skills development, and the growth of small, micro, and medium of providing development support to black businesses in South Africa. enterprises (SMMEs).

“These projects will only succeed and potentially put the construction industry on the verge Throughout these four projects, SANRAL will train and develop local labour to attain the of transformation if we work hand in hand with the municipality, traditional authorities, relevant skills in the construction sector. This will leave a long-standing mark for SMMEs in and other stakeholders represented under the Project Liaison Committee (PLC). The Maruleng Local Municipality, as they will be able to bid for bigger projects in the future using opportunities these projects would bring include training of unskilled labour, creating job the experience learned from the SANRAL projects under the mentorship of main contractors. opportunities for the local community, and empowering emerging sub-contractors under the Expanding on the projects that are in the pipeline in Maruleng Local Municipality SANRAL’s guidance of the main contractors,” Masenya said. project manager, Lawrence Chauke said that tenders will be evaluated by consultants and Project Liaison Committees (PLC) to ensure transparency and equal participation.

“The first project is the Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) of National Route from Greater Tubatse Border to Greater Tzaneen Border, the from Border to Ba- Border, R526 from Mica to Ba-Phalaborwa Border and R531 from R40 to Orpen Kruger Gate. The contract duration for this contract is 36 months. The execution of the work is estimated to start on 1 February 2021.”

Chauke said the second project is the upgrading of Provincial Road D3878 from Calais to Ga- Sekororo.

“SANRAL will be implementing the project on behalf of Road Agency Limpopo (RAL). Construction is expected to start by July 2022. The third project is the upgrading the four-way crossroad into a new grade-separated interchange on national route R40 and R527/D5012 at Hoedspruit. Construction is expected to start by April 2023. The fourth project is the Road SANRAL’s project manager Thabo Mahlakwana SANRAL’s stakeholder engagement coordinator Marking of National Roads in the Limpopo Province. Construction is expected to start by expanding on the projects that are in the for the Northern Region, Moloko Masenya. pipeline in Maruleng Local Municipality. February 2022.”

4 BUILDING SOUTH AFRICA THROUGH BETTER ROADS Molemole Local Municipality | Limpopo SANRAL engages with Molemole Local Municipality in Limpopo

he Northern Region team responsible for Limpopo municipal boundary, include general maintenance such as cleaning of culverts, Province recently hosted key stakeholders in Molemole • N1-28x from Polokwane municipal boundary to Molemole earth channels and drains, construction of drainage systems TLocal Municipality as part of the flagship ‘Taking SANRAL municipal boundary. (concrete works), litter picking, erection and repair of road to the People’ programme. The event was aimed at informing signage, removal of illegal signs, accommodation of traffic “The ‘Taking SANRAL to the People’ programme allows us at small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), traditional and pavement layers repairs, to name but a few,” explained authorities, community members and civil society of activities SANRAL to interact with our stakeholders where our roads SANRAL’s Northern Region project manager Ernest Nqenqa. SANRAL is undertaking in the region. traverse, in an effort to forge partnerships so that we can improve an area’s socio-economic conditions,” says SANRAL’s Nqenqa also added that future upgrades are planned for Key projects prioritised for Molemole Local Municipality include Northern Region stakeholder coordinator, Moloko Masenya. the R521 from km 0.0 to km 10.8, which falls in Molemole Routine Road Maintenance (RRM), such as the operation and Through this programme SANRAL aims to provide a Municipality, km 10.8 to 35.0 km (Blouberg Municipality) and maintenance of the national road network to ensure it remains comprehensive view of its operations in the region, including functional and, most importantly, safe for road users. the 7.5km – Section 3, which falls in Makhado. current and upcoming projects and transformation in the SANRAL will also be upgrading a 2km access road to Botlokwa SANRAL will be undertaking RRM of national route: construction industry. This includes details about its role in • from the Polokwane municipal boundary to Molemole infrastructure development, job creation and skills development clinic, linking with the N1 national road, a project initially municipal boundary, initiatives and how local business can participate in these requested by the community of the Botlokwa area. • R521 from Polokwane municipal boundary to Molemole projects. All of these projects will drive SANRAL’s transformation policy municipal boundary, “The nature of the work that will be carried out on these by offering small contractors development support as well as • R36 from Greater Letaba municipal boundary to Molemole RRM projects, particularly by SMMEs in the municipality, training and community participation.

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Stakeholders who attended were screened as part of the COVID-19 protocols at the SANRAL project team with the Blouberg LM management team. venue entrance. Road maintenance set to transform Blouberg Local Municipality

Through its ‘Taking SANRAL to the People’ programme contractor development, training and community participation. in all projects and procurement commissioned by SANRAL. SANRAL aims to provide a comprehensive view of its The project scope of works, still being finalised and to be It underlines that SANRAL can help to build a capable and operations in the region, including current and upcoming confirmed, may also include: developmental state and drive economic development through projects and transformation in the construction industry. In • Improvement / new side and subsoil drains the provision and maintenance of critical infrastructure,” said this way SANRAL shares details about its role in infrastructure • Repairs of culvert in- and outlets SANRAL project manager in Limpopo, Tshegare Moletsane. development, job creation and skills development initiatives • Traffic accommodation The projected construction duration on this project is and how local business can participate in relevant projects. • New fencing (selected positions) 30 months, with an estimated commencement date of The Blouberg Local Municipality will soon benefit from • Rehabilitation of rest areas and intersections 2022/2023. upcoming Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) projects. These • Provision of non-motorised transport facilities in Vivo. All SANRAL projects are designed to drive their transformation include RRM and Rehabilitation of National road: SANRAL will also help level the playing field through policy by offering small contractor development support as • R521 Section 2 from Dendron (km 0.0) to Vivo empowerment agreements with suppliers of construction well as training and community participation. (km 36.05) materials and equipment. A minimum of 30% of the contract “SANRAL projects are district-based and municipal-based. • Section 3 from Vivo (km 0) to the R523 intersection value will be sub-contracted to local small, medium and micro This makes it possible for us to resolve community concerns (km 6.53). enterprises. This will further help to break down monopolies in related to our mandate. This grassroots approach ensures the supply chains of equipment, materials, technologies and The aim is to keep congestion down, improve road safety and that we create opportunities within all the communities we create adequate pavement capacity over a total road length of services, and ensure broad-based participation of black South service. We would therefore like to encourage all stakeholders 42.6km. Africans. to participate and have a stake in projects that are available in Project benefits and deliverables include a safe, quality road, “Our transformation policy has clearly defined targets for the their communities,” added SANRAL’s Northern Region project and transformation of the construction industry through small participation of black contractors, suppliers and professionals manager Ernest Nqenqa.

HELLO LIMPOPO 2020 5 Thulamela Local Municipality | Limpopo

SANRAL NR project team for Thulamela Local Municipality and Thulamela LM executive team. SANRAL’s project manager Ernest Nqenqa outlining activities for national road R524. Community set to benefit from upgrades to the R524

As part of its ongoing efforts to drive and improve South owned contractors and suppliers are recognised in projects of pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks and bus shelters.” Africa’s road infrastructure, SANRAL hosted its flagship managed by the road(s) agency. “We want inclusive RRM activities are also an opportunity for local SMMEs to get stakeholder engagement session ‘Taking SANRAL to the participation which will allow for equal opportunities for local skills development and training through on the job experience. People’ in the Thulamela Local Municipality. small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the region of RRM activities to be covered will include general maintenance Thulamela Local Municipality,” noted Moletsane. The purpose of ‘Taking SANRAL to the People’ is to engage such as cleaning of culverts, earth channels and drains. In in conversation with communities where SANRAL’s roads A key project is the upgrading of national road R524, which addition, construction of drainage systems (like concrete tranverse. “Most importantly, during this engagement we will also include Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) activities. works), litter picking, erection and repair of road signage and highlighted projects that they can participate in, particularly Upgrading of this road will stretch from Section 1 starting at the removal of illegal signs will be carried out. roads such as the R524 that pass through the municipality,” Louis Trichardt right through to the R81. SANRAL projects require the establishment of a Project Liaison says SANRAL stakeholder coordinator responsible for the Project manager for Northern Region, Origin Sengwane also Committee (PLC) prior to contract work being issued. The key Northern Region, Moloko Masenya. highlighted the type of work to be done under the upgrade. “The role of the PLC is to ensure that there is transparency on how These sentiments were echoed by transformation officer main activities to be carried out will include major drainage labour and sub-contracting opportunities are awarded and, Tshegare Moletsane who highlighted that SANRAL’s structures and bridges, traffic accommodation, lighting, most importantly, that the local community of Thulamela Local transformation policy has a mandate to ensure that black- construction of community access roads, and the construction Municipality is integrated as constructively as possible. BLUEPRINT 4032/E

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Our road network and bridges play a major role in promoting economic growth and the living standards of the South African population. OurThey road give network us access and bridges to markets, play a major work, role in health promoting care economic facilities growth and and educational the living standards institutions. of the South African population. They give us access to markets, work, health care facilities and educational institutions. Overloading your trailer, taxi or truck and exceeding the maximum height of goods on any vehicle not only causes damage to our road Overloading your trailer, taxi or truck and exceeding the maximum height of goods on any vehicle not only causes damage to our road network and bridges, but it also contributes to the network and bridges, but it also contributes to the serious problem of maintaining road safety in our country and is an expense for us serious problem of maintaining road safety in our country and is an expense for us all. So, let’s work together to protect the interests of road users and the South African economy. all. So, let’s work together to protect the interests of road users and the South African economy. SANRAL. Beyond roads. SANRAL. Beyond roads.

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SANRAL’s Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator for the Northern Region Moloko Masenya tells us a little about her role, challenges she has faced during 2020 and her plans for the future.

t a time when infrastructure development is prioritised to breathe life back into the South African economy, What challenges have you encountered in your role during the global pandemic? ASANRAL is paving the way for emerging black The pandemic has affected us all in many ways. My role as stakeholder coordinator involves interactions with communities and businesses to benefit from these economic development stakeholders from all corners of the province that are affected by SANRAL’s projects. During the pandemic such interactions opportunities. and engagements are affected and limited to virtual platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams meetings. One of the biggest As we fight the COVID-19 pandemic, a careful balance has to challenges is that not all communities have access to such platforms, making it challenging to engage with them. be struck between economic development and preservation What have been some highlights of your role during this time, and what have you learnt about yourself? of human life. To this end, SANRAL has developed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that will guide the procurement My highlight was my ability to adapt to new ways of working in a swift and seamless manner. Although under strict COVID-19 process and is aimed at preventing the spread of the conditions, SANRAL was able to hold five stakeholder engagement activities through our flagship ‘Taking SANRAL to the People’ coronavirus. programme. I learnt to be resilient and agile and to show compassion to people who are less fortunate than I am. This involves adapting to virtual and digital engagements for How do you measure success in your role? training, briefings and submission of tenders. Where these are Success for me is seeing ordinary South Africans benefitting from projects generated by SANRAL through labour employment not available, conventional methods of engagement will be and subcontracting opportunities for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). Most importantly is seeing the projects to conducted, with strict safety and hygiene protocols in place. completion, with the full understanding that roads are the economic arteries of our country. The full SOP can be viewed at https://www.nra.co.za/live/ content.php?Category_ID=166 What has been a major highlight in your role since joining SANRAL? In the months preceding the nationwide lockdown, SANRAL Growing the SANRAL brand and footprint in Limpopo through various stakeholder engagement activities, and being part of the held regular information sessions with potential and project team for the flagship Polokwane Ring Road project. interested entrepreneurs who want to participate in and benefit from road construction projects. One question What plans do you have for 2021? that came up regularly is what small, medium and micro There is a lot of work cut out for SANRAL in the province in 2021, as there are new contracts to be awarded and the ones enterprises (SMMEs) must do in order to be eligible to tender currently under construction. This means more effective engagements with key stakeholders about these projects to on SANRAL projects. communicate opportunities and how locals can benefit from them. There will be more SMME workshops, training and skills Here is the response to this question: development for local emerging contractors. 1. Your organisation has to be a Targeted Enterprise. My plan is for SANRAL to be visible, and to continue to work hand in hand with the provincial government and municipalities to 2. A Targeted Enterprise is a sole trader, partnership or legal execute the mandate to ultimately deliver good road infrastructure in the province. entity which: I am looking forward to new engagements, more improvements to Limpopo’s road network and more benefits for the local a. is defined as a Target Group in the Contract Data; and communities. b. is at least 51% owned by black people; and c. where the main Contractor or any of its subsidiaries has no equity holdings; and d. is registered in terms of the Companies Act, 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008) or Close Corporation Act, 1984 (Act No. 69 of 1984) or Co-operative Act (Act No. 14 of 2015); and e. is registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD); and f. is an Exempt Micro Enterprise (EME) or a Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE); and g. is a Subcontractor which undertakes work within its registered CIDB grade and category; or h. is a supplier of goods and/or services for work done exclusively by the main Contractor which satisfies (a) to (h). 3. For the Targeted Enterprise to be eligible, they must be: a. registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) —Compulsory b. have a BBBEE Sworn Affidavit or Certificate — Compulsory c. registration with CIDB in a ‘CE’ category — Compulsory d. SARS Compliance, prior to being awarded a tender e. COIDA Registration (Letter of Good Standing) prior to being awarded a tender. This information can be very daunting, particularly when one is new to the road construction industry. To this effect, SANRAL continues to engage SMMEs in areas where new projects are being planned, to offer training and capacity building assistance to help emerging black businesses grow and prosper. A business woman from Blouberg LM participating in the Q&A session held recently.

HELLO LIMPOPO 2020 7 FAQs

d. Employees have been encouraged to minimise 1. ARE TOLL OPERATIONS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE? stimulate and encourage growth in the small and contact with others. Continuous updates from the a. Yes, toll operations were declared an essential World Health Organization and the South African informal sectors of our economy. service and this was regulated as such on 26 March. Department of Health are being communicated to all All first-tier tenders can be found in the following This declaration was communicated to SANRAL employees via our internal communication channels. publications: employees and service providers to enable these Vulnerable workers have been identified and assisted services to be executed during the lockdown period. accordingly to minimise the risk of infection. Government Printing Works b. Routine road maintenance was also declared an Tender Bulletin: www.gpwonline.org.co.za e. Additional sanitisers (including personal sanitisers) essential service. SANRAL and its service providers E-tender portal – have been made available to all staff at plazas across are thus fulfilling an important mandate to ensure road National Treasury: www.etender.gov.za the country. These are used regularly when handling safety and seamless mobility on national roads during Lead2business: www.l2b.co.za www money, cards and interfacing with the public. the lockdown period. SANRAL website: www.sanral.co.za 4. IF ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE IS DEEMED AN SAFCEC: www.safcec.org.za 2. ARE TOLL PLAZAS OPERATIONAL DURING THE ESSENTIAL SERVICE, WHAT PRECAUTIONS IS CIDB: www.cidb.org.za COVID-19 LOCKDOWN? SANRAL TAKING AT ITS MAINTENANCE SITES TO Subcontracting tenders are advertised in specific Yes, all toll plazas nationally are operational. Skeleton REDUCE THE RISK OF INFECTION FOR WORKERS? local and regional newspapers linked to the areas in staff will be maintained for the collection of tolls for which the services will be rendered. SANRAL continues to advise all our contractors to those road users who cannot avoid using cash as a use the protective measures as instructed, including transaction method. However, SANRAL encourages maintaining a skeleton staff. Contractors themselves road users to use dedicated credit card or e-tag lanes 7. DOES SANRAL OFFER BURSARIES AND where possible. have formulated response action plans and this is SCHOLARSHIPS? being monitored. 3. WHAT MEASURES ARE PUT IN PLACE TO PROTECT Yes! SANRAL continues to support skills development THE STAFF FROM BEING INFECTED? 5. HOW DO I GET HOLD OF SANRAL IF I HAVE ANY in engineering and the built environment in the form of QUERIES AROUND TOLLS DURING THE LOCKDOWN bursaries and scholarships. a. Our greatest priority is the well-being, health and safety PERIOD? of our road users and employees. Stringent measures Application forms can be found on the SANRAL have been put in place at all SANRAL toll plazas to Please visit our social media platforms on Facebook website, www.nra.co.za or email [email protected] for more information. curb the spread of COVID-19. and Twitter for regular updates and valuable information related to COVID-19, as well as to post b. SANRAL has embarked on a comprehensive education programme amongst its employees, with particular any queries. emphasis on toll operators. We are educating our b. Members of the media should contact us on staff on the measures individuals can take to protect [email protected]. themselves and contain the spread of the virus. All our service providers, including consultants and 6. HOW CAN I CONTRACT FOR WORK WITH SANRAL? contractors, have also been requested to submit their response plans to curb the spread of the virus. Construction work is given out on tender. SANRAL’s procurement philosophy is aimed at broad-based c. Precautionary measures include increasing BEE. This contributes to economic growth in our communication and awareness efforts to employees, country and the Southern African region as a whole. heightening health, sanitation and cleaning activities and restricting access to core staff only at our toll For example, we train, mentor and educate; we make plazas. a dent in unemployment wherever we work, and we

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