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The Citizen
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Midrand's K101 Road construction to finish this year, vows MMC
The Gauteng MMC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has promised motorists that the K101 Road will be completed by September this year. She said this when tabling the department's 2025/26 budget vote at the Gauteng provincial legislature on July 16. The construction project was launched by Diale-Tlabela in October 2022. During the launch, she said communities around Midrand were going to benefit from the multimillion-rand road construction project. 'Upon completion, Road K101 will alleviate traffic on the N1 in Midrand.' Also read: JRA's R2.8b budget insufficient to accommodate Ward 132 However, since it was launched, motorists have had to deal with traffic congestion, while construction is taking place. Diale-Tlabela also spoke about the K73 Allandale Road upgrade. She said this road upgrade aims to support the Waterfall economic zone, and alleviate traffic congestion from the Waterfall and Kyalami areas, to and from the N1. A total of R150m will be set aside for routine road maintenance across the province. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
The South African
7 days ago
- Automotive
- The South African
State-of-the-art licensing centre opens in Soweto
A state-of-the-art licensing centre has been opened at the Protea Glen Mall in Soweto, as part of the Gauteng Provincial Government's commitment to bringing convenience and efficient services closer to the people. The modernised centre signifies substantial progress towards a more efficient and streamlined licensing process, while prioritising service delivery initiatives in or near areas identified as townships, informal settlements, and hostels (TISH). Boasting cutting-edge innovation with an emphasis on professionalism and community engagement, the centre will go a long way in enhancing the quality of licensing services offered in the area. MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, who officially opened the centre on Tuesday, said the department was actively seeking to meet the needs of underserved TISH communities. 'The establishment of smart Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) in these regions represents a laudable initiative in enhancing government services and expansion of regulatory frontline services in the townships, informal settlements, and hostels,' the MEC said. Diale-Tlabela added that by prioritising accessibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, this initiative aims to significantly improve service delivery and alleviate congestion frequently found at conventional licensing offices. 'Through meticulous planning, the integration of technology, and active community engagement, the Smart Licensing Service Centre is poised to become a significant addition to the existing infrastructure,' the MEC added. In terms of the National Road Traffic Act (93 of 1996), the MEC for Roads and Transport is responsible for the registration, testing and licensing of motor vehicle and drivers in Gauteng. The legislative function of licensing of learner drivers, qualified drivers, vehicles, driving schools, instructors, number plate embossers, number plate manufacturers, and many others is one of the largest portfolios in Gauteng. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Smart number plates and 25-year vision: Here is Gauteng's roads budget
MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela stated that only 47% of Gauteng's provincial roads were considered to be in a fair condition. The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) is embarking on a decades-long journey. This is the goal of MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, who outlined the department's budget and goals for the upcoming financial year and beyond. For the past two years, GDRT have been working on a revised 25-year Integrated Transport Master Plan (ITMP25), which it hopes will gain further traction in the next quarter. Revolutionary spirit The MEC began her budget speech on Wednesday with a quote from Nelson Mandela, two days before the nation celebrates Mandela Day. 'It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both the pain and the progress of our past,' she said. Diale-Tlabela then went on to praise Soviet leaders Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky for building 'the Red Army from a train car'. The MEC saluted the communist pair's vision of using transport to propel the 'movement of history'. 'Without control of transport, there can be no control of production, no coordination of labour, and no foundation for planning,' stated Diale-Tlabela. 'The final ITMP25, after an extensive consultative process, will be submitted in the second quarter of the current financial year to the Premier and Executive Council for approval,' she explained. The ITMP25's core aims, among others, include linking economic zones with reliable transport infrastructure, travel demand management, enhanced digitisation, and decarbonisation. Budget of almost R10 billion To achieve these goals, the department will have R9.7 billion of state funding at its disposal. Planning, construction and maintenance will be allocated R2.7 billion and R672 million will be earmarked for administrative functions. R3 billion will go towards public transport and the funding of 16 subsidised bus contracts across four municipalities. A further R2.2 billion will be allocated to the Gautrain system — a service where roughly 9 200 people have successfully accessed their 50% Gautrain discount in 2025. Smart solutions The length of roads under the department's jurisdiction total 5 593km and include 664 bridges and 450 major culverts. The MEC conceded that only 47% of surfaced roads under the department control were in a fair condition while 100% of the 1 232km of gravel roads were in a poor condition. Despite this, Diale-Tlabela said the department achieved 84% of the annual targets and has recently identified 54 critical roads across five regions for upgrades. Other upcoming initiatives include the rollout of smart licensing centres throughout the province and smart traceable number plates, which will feature QR codes and tamper-evident decals. 'Given that a vast majority of criminal acts involve vehicles with falsified number plates, this initiative is crucial for law enforcement agencies to effectively trace and apprehend offenders,' stated the MEC. Monitoring of the smart infrastructure will be done through a centralised command and control hub which could be operational by the end of the financial year, subject to procurement processes. A rapid response unit has also been established to 'facilitate timeous interventions' to problems raised by communities. Human capital Diale-Tlabela noted that an advanced recruitment plan was in effect to fill 68 key vacancies within the department. Human resources have also been bolstered through the hiring of 81 interns working in various branches of the department, which serves as a dual skills development and empowerment project. The MEC said that the department aimed for 50% equal gender representation among staff, noting that the current split was 59% male and 41% female, with 0.6% of the total comprising persons with disabilities. 'As part of professionalising the sector, the Candidacy programme is one of the instruments that are being utilised to ensure that there is long-term technical capacity in the organisation,' the MEC concluded. NOW READ: JRA allocated just 1% of amount needed to fix Johannesburg's roads
The Citizen
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Provincial app flags Derdepoort as area with most potholes
Provincial app flags Derdepoort as area with most potholes The potholes app, monitored by the Department of Roads and Transport, has identified parts of Tshwane with the highest number of potholes reported. According to the department, the PotholeFixGP App, indicates that Derdepoort and Bronkhorstspruit in Tshwane had some of the most pothole reports recently. According to Gauteng MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, 763 potholes were reported in Derdepoort and only 375 were repaired. 'The region has the highest number of potholes on provincial roads on or scheduled for full rehabilitation,' she said. She added that the region has 177 potholes on provincial roads being repaired or yet to be scheduled for repairs. Meanwhile, in Bronkhorstspruit, 57 potholes were reported and 18 repaired. She said the PotholeFixGP App has gained momentum as reports indicate motorists in the province have adopted the tool to report poor road conditions and non-functioning traffic lights in the province. 'This is on the back of strides by the department in attending to maintaining and rehabilitating road infrastructure, particularly potholes, across provincial roads.' According to the MEC, the app was developed to make it easier to digitally report problems with road infrastructure maintenance in Gauteng, including potholes and malfunctioning traffic signals. 'The app uses geographic information system technology, allowing it to pinpoint the exact location of reported maintenance issues and allocate the issue to the correct road authority for repair and maintenance. 'Since its launch in 2022, over 38 790 potholes have been repaired by the department's regional maintenance teams.' Diale-Tlabela said that 2 814 of the 4 000 potholes that were reported along provincial routes through the app had already been fixed, indicating a 72% repair rate. She added that the rest of the potholes are identified and attended to by the maintenance teams. 'This also excludes potholes, over 200, located on provincial roads on or scheduled for full rehabilitation. 'To date, a total of 3 926 potholes have been reported along provincial roads since May 2022, with 892 still pending repair, of which a portion lies on roads awaiting full-scale rehabilitation.' Diale-Tlabela said, although the app was initially developed to report on potholes on Gauteng roads, it has been expanded to include reporting of non-functioning traffic signals. 'It further enables the department to track and monitor progress on addressing reported issues, while providing updates.' She said as of May, the app has seen strong public engagement, with 15 701 downloads on Android, and 3 430 on iOS. The app consists of two interfaces: a mobile app, available for iOS and Android devices, that allows members of the public to report potholes and non-functioning traffic signals, as well as a web application dashboard for the department. 'When reporting a road maintenance issue through the mobile app, real-time data is transmitted, enabling the department to efficiently allocate resources, monitor reported cases and initiate repairs,' she said. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
Eyewitness News
12-06-2025
- Business
- Eyewitness News
Gauteng govt to inject additional R138m to complete construction of Sebokeng DLTC
JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng government is set to inject an additional R138 million to complete construction of the long-delayed Sebokeng Driver's License Testing Centre (DLTC) in the Vaal. To date, more than R80 million has been spent on the project, yet the facility has remained non-operational a decade since construction began. Despite having a contracted security company in place, the centre has been vandalised. The first thing that catches the eye when glancing at the Sebokeng DLTC is the overgrown grass surrounding the vandalised double-storey building. Inside, piles of rubble have remained untouched for years, and the air is thick with the smell of dust. Although the initial projected cost was R63 million, more than R80 million has already been spent on the construction of the facility. Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said more money would still be needed to complete the construction. "For the financial year 2025/2026, the budget allocation is R54.5 million and R84 million for the financial year 2026/2027." The Development Bank of Southern Africa has now been appointed as the implementing agent.
