HAZYVIEW – The MEC for public works, roads and transport in Mpumalanga,
Ms Dikeledi Mahlangu, voiced her happiness about progress made on the D2969 Road between Manzini and Swalala near Hazyview.
Accompanied by councillors of the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, Mbombela Local Municipality and departmental management, Mahlangu conducted a visit to inspect the progress made since the rehabilitation of the road started in
July 2013. Speaking to the community at the Manzini Community Hall, she said she was happy that locals benefited from the project as 25 have been employed. This includes adult men and women, and the youth. She also assured the community that the R35 million-project would be completed on time as the scheduled date is set for June 2014.
“There is a lot of groundwork that has already been done on the project. Grading has been done and drainage systems are already in place. We want to make sure that we produce quality work.
Before you see a tar road, we will make sure that the work done underground is good quality to prevent rain and heavy trucks from destroying the road in years to come,” said Mahlangu.
One of the locals employed on the project, Mr Thulani Mathebula, said he was happy he was employed.
“Our local councillors played a big role because they were fair when selecting people to work on the project. I was one of them and now I am able to put food on the table for my family,” said Mathebula. Mahlangu urged those who had been employed to ensure they acquire enough skills during the duration of the project so that they could use them to promote further employment or start their own businesses.
