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The roads to be upgraded in Sedibeng in the Southern Corridor are the R82, the Old Johannesburg-Vereeniging Road and its transformation from single to a dual carriageway from Walkerville to De Deur. He said the road will provide access to existing and future developments around Walkerville, Eikenhoff and De Deur.
SEBOKENG. – The community of Sedibeng welcomed the Provincial State of the Region Address by Gauteng Premier David Makhura.
However, there were different reactions. Speaking at the Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre, the premier on Monday touched on the R7.2 billion spent to upgrade major roads that connect and integrate the different development corridors and the key economic nodes of the province. He said the money will be used for the next three years.
The roads to be upgraded in Sedibeng in the Southern Corridor are the R82, the Old Johannesburg-Vereeniging Road and its transformation from single to a dual carriageway from Walkerville to De Deur. He said the road will provide access to existing and future developments around Walkerville, Eikenhoff and De Deur.
“The Adams Road to Selbourne in Evaton will be upgraded. A new interchange on the R42 Barrage Road is being built that will connect the new Vaal River City and Sharpeville. All these roads will not be tolled,” he said. After long marathon speeches, some of the communities had this to say.
“We are happy that the premier touched on the most dangerous drug ‘nyaope’ plaguing the community,” said Daddy Thinane, provincial chairperson of the U’mkhoto we Sizwe Military Veteran Association (MKMVA. The premier addressed and gave hope for the involvement of the MKMVA in the projects throughout province.
“I am very satisfied with the premier’s statement,” said the executive mayor of Midvaal, Councillor Bongani Baloi.
His statement was echoed by the executive mayor of Emfuleni, Councillor Mahole Mofokeng. He said it was very good in terms of the progress and the promises made by the premier.
Makhura made a firm commitment on the department of roads that lead to the Vaal River City. The agricultural project to take place in the three local municipalities is one of the things mostly appreciated.
Bishop Steven Zondo of Rivers of Living Water Ministries in Evaton said, “There’s not much investment in Evaton. It remains a dark city. “The man talked about major progress, mentioning Tshwane and other regions. Here the premier talked about the R82 which remains a concern of the community.” Bishop Zondo added that the premier compares the economy of Sedibeng to Tshwane metro, Erkhuruleni and the City of Johannesburg while Sedibeng region is still being neglected.
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