Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, has launched Operation Vala Zonke Pothole Patching and Road Maintenance Programme and the province’s R98 million Yellow Fleet at the Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley.
The Premier led the launch alongside provincial MEC for Roads and Public Works Fufe Makatong, Frances Baard District Municipality Executive Mayor Wende Marekwa and the Executive Mayor of Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, Martha Bartlett.
The Yellow Fleet consists of bright yellow machines, including graders, pavers, trucks and other road maintenance equipment to give maintenance teams teams the tools they need to work faster and more effectively.
“The pothole patching and road maintenance intervention will be implemented over a three-month period across all wards of Sol Plaatje Municipality, while the cleaning programme will continue on an ongoing basis as part of broader efforts to enhance service delivery and restore civic pride.
“The intervention forms part of the provincial government’s commitment to improving road infrastructure, creating work opportunities and strengthening municipal service delivery through the Operation Vala Zonke and Rooting Out the Dust programmes,” the provincial government said.
Furthermore, the initiative “represents a decisive step towards restoring Sol Plaatje Municipality into a modern, clean, functional and economically vibrant city”.
“Speaking during the launch, Premier Saul…emphasized that the government is committed to addressing infrastructure backlogs, improving the quality of life of residents, and rebuilding public confidence through visible and practical service delivery interventions.
“The programme demonstrates the power of cooperative governance, with provincial and local government working together to deliver tangible improvements to communities across Kimberley, Galeshewe, Roodepan and surrounding areas,” the provincial government said. – SAnews.gov.za
