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- Focus on Infrastructure Improvement: The projects under development include a pedestrian bridge, upgrades to the T17 road, and the construction of a new taxi rank, all designed to enhance transportation and safety in the region.
- Development Projects in Eastern Cape Communities: Community leaders in eMaxesibeni and KwaBhaca received updates on new initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and community safety, including the construction of a pedestrian bridge, police deployment, and transport upgrades.
- Government Commitment Despite Financial Challenges: Eastern Cape MEC Xolile Nqatha emphasized the department’s dedication to maintaining and upgrading roads and infrastructure despite limited financial resources.
- Progress in Major Projects: The upgrade of the T17 road is ongoing with the first phase scheduled for the next financial year, and engineers have been appointed for the KwaBhaca taxi rank project.
Eastern Cape Transport MEC Xolile Nqatha met with community leaders from eMaxesibeni and KwaBhaca on 20 August to give feedback on development projects planned for the region.
The meeting focused on progress by the department’s project team and outlined new initiatives that will improve local infrastructure and community safety.
Among the projects under design and set to roll out soon are: A pedestrian bridge in Phakade, the deployment of police officers in Phakade, construction of a new public transport taxi rank in KwaBhaca, upgrades to the T17 road between Mtsane and Matatiele, measures to curb livestock theft
Speaking at the gathering, MEC Nqatha said his department remains committed to delivering despite financial constraints. “It is our duty as a department to fix and maintain roads in the province. The upgrade of the T17 road is progressing, with the first phase set to begin in the next financial year. For the KwaBhaca taxi rank, engineers have already been appointed to design the project,” he explained.
The MEC confirmed that another community meeting will take place before the end of November, where more detailed progress updates will be shared.
