The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travelers that Stop/Go Traffic Control operations will be in place between Makhanda (Grahamstown) and Fish River up until 31 July 23. The Stop/Go traffic Control is currently underway to accommodate half width construction works where blasting took place for cut widening works and are for a full 24-hour period each day. Motorists travelling westwards between East London or King Williamstown and Gqeberha/Port … [Read more...] about Makhanda Fish River Stop Go
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Rolling Back the Years
More than 250 elderly residents from Wells Estate and Coega broke into song and dance on Mandela Day as the local ward councillor’s office celebrated their contribution to South Africa’s struggle for democracy and the Gqeberha community. A stunning winter’s day in Nelson Mandela Bay captured the mood perfectly as invited guests rolled back the years on Tuesday to turn the Wells Estate Multipurpose Community Hall auditorium into a dancefloor and pay tribute to Madiba’s legacy in grand … [Read more...] about Rolling Back the Years
Makhanda – Peddie Detour
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is notifying travellers of a detour to accommodate traffic while construction continues on the N2 between Makhanda and Peddie. About 3km of the N2 Section 14 between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and Peddie – from the Fish River Bridge (km 0.0) and ending at the Fish River Pass (km 2.7) – will be closed to traffic for construction on the N2 until the end of November 2024. However, traffic will be accommodated on an adjacent … [Read more...] about Makhanda – Peddie Detour
Makhanda – Peddie Road Closures
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is notifying travellers that about 3km of the N2 Section 14 between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and Peddie – from the Fish River Bridge (km 0.0) and ending at the Fish River Pass (km 2.7) – will be closed to traffic for construction on the N2. This will take place from Monday, 17 July 2023 until the end of November 2024. Traffic will be accommodated on an adjacent detour, namely the Pikoli by-pass, for approximately 2.7km … [Read more...] about Makhanda – Peddie Road Closures
Travelling to the Wildsfees this Weekend? Road Closure Update
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) wishes to advise travellers that the R336 road upgrade is in progress between Kirkwood and Addo until 13 June 2024. Sonop Street in Kirkwood will be one way starting from the Main Street/Sonop Street intersection towards Addo, up to Mimosa Street, where only the right-hand side lane will be used as a thoroughfare. The left-hand side will be used for parking purposes only. There will be no stop-and-go in Main Street. The alternative … [Read more...] about Travelling to the Wildsfees this Weekend? Road Closure Update
Learners build bridges
More than 30 academically-deserving Grade 11 and 12 learners from disadvantaged and socio-economic vulnerable backgrounds got a glimpse of the civil engineering industry, when they had to design and build model bridges as part of the iGEMS holiday programme, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) announced. SANRAL together with SMEC South Africa, Labco and Unity in Africa Foundation collaborated in hosting the fifth annual iGEMS bridge building competition, where learners … [Read more...] about Learners build bridges
Female consortium boosted by SANRAL training
Port Elizabeth, 25 June 2019: Yeyethu Bafazi Construction is a consortium established in 2018 by a group of five women subsequent to undergoing training with the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL). The group, comprising Thabile Nkonki from Talinko Construction, Zodidi Mbuzelwa from Junebug Tradings23 cc, Siphokazi Cekwana from Mthonyama Technologies, Nyameka Poyo of Going Places Construction and Projects, and Nomalunga Tonjeni from Rhu and Sons, hails from the dusty … [Read more...] about Female consortium boosted by SANRAL training
Opening up the construction industry to accommodate women
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) held a round table engagement with the South African Women in Construction (SAWIC) to deliberate on how the roads agency can further advance interests of women in the construction industry. Held at the SANRAL regional office in Baywest, Port Elizabeth, the engagement was attended by SAWIC’s President, Kile Mteto, SAWIC Eastern Cape Chapter Chairperson, Phumeza Kate, accompanied by a group of SAWIC members that recently completed a … [Read more...] about Opening up the construction industry to accommodate women
Bhisho News: Learners exposed to different career paths at SANRAL Career Expo
Learners exposed to different career paths at SANRAL Career Expo: Scholars were asked to share their strategies on how to achieve higher marks. Reholele Matubatuba, 14, from Bhisho High School said; “I believe that I have to draw up a timetable that will guide me ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Peelton, a village with British history: There’s a village in the Eastern Cape, just a stone’s throw from the Eastern Cape capital city, Bhisho, which is one of the oldest in the Border-Kei Region. … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Learners exposed to different career paths at SANRAL Career Expo
Bhisho News: BCM approves R3.8m land sale to Sanral
BCM approves R3.8m land sale to Sanral: The first project will be the improvement of the R63 which connects Bhisho to the N6 and is expected to commence from next year. The land parcels to be sold are around King William’s Town and Bhisho ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Weather forecast forBhisho, Eastern Cape (South Africa): 08:00–12:00 Partly cloudy. 18° 0 mm Gentle breeze, 5 m/s from west-southwest 12:00–18:00 Partly cloudy. 23° 0 mm Light breeze, 3 m/s from south-southwest 18:00–00:00 … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: BCM approves R3.8m land sale to Sanral
Grahamstown News: SANRAL engages communities on projects in Amathole District
SANRAL engages communities on projects in Amathole District: R67: Makanda (Grahamstown) to Fort Beaufort. The project is expected to be completed in May 2019. Sixteen SMEs have thus far been sub-contracted and 332 job opportunities created. Labourers were emplo... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Where the rain fell in the Hunter on Wednesday: She said the service did not have to perform any flood rescues in the region. Chichester Dam is currently at 98.3 per cent capacity. Grahamstown Dam … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: SANRAL engages communities on projects in Amathole District
Day and night roadworks on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that day and night roadworks is scheduled to take place on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch from Monday, 23 July 2018 to Thursday, 26 July 2018. The planned traffic accommodation is as follows: Left lane between St Leonards Road and Spondo will be closed for 1km during the day and reopened during peak hours when are travelling from Port Elizabeth towards Despatch. The right lane between … [Read more...] about Day and night roadworks on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch
SANRAL: We are more than just the e-toll guys
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) launched their 100 page book celebrating their 20 years of existence at a glittering event in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth this evening. Among the dignitaries present were Skhumbuzo Macozoma - SANRAL CEO and Eastern Cape MEC for Roads and Transport, Weziwe Tikana. Doris Simpson: "The book elevates SANRAL's work in education and training." SANRAL, whose mandate is to develop, manage, maintain and expand the road systems in South … [Read more...] about SANRAL: We are more than just the e-toll guys
Minister of Transport’s safety drive in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, 03 May 2018: The Minister of Transport Dr. Blade Nzimande and Eastern Cape MEC for Transport and Safety, Ms Weziwe Tikana, led several road safety activation programmes in Port Elizabeth as part of escalating road safety over the long weekend and in general . The MEC visited the Addo Road Bridge in Motherwell, a project of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL), where a group of volunteers formed a guard of honor displaying road safety messages. She was later … [Read more...] about Minister of Transport’s safety drive in Port Elizabeth
PE in the news: Sanral supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition
Sanral supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition: The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) supported 45 high school learners in Port Elizabeth as they took part in the iGEMS water engineering competition earlier this week. Sanral in partnership with Labco, SMEC and the iGEMS programme hosted the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. EC women perish in fire: Manatha says police are investigating. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Sanral supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition
