The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Mr Mxolisi Kaunda will officially hand over a multi-million Rand public transport infrastructure in uMzimkhulu tomorrow.
The infrastructure includes the building of a public transport intermodal facility (bus and taxi rank) and the opening of the Gungununu River Bridge. The R82 million transport intermodal facility will also provide empowerment opportunities through awarding of contracts to emerging SMME’s, jobs and training to the youth.
The R26 million Gungununu River Vehicle Bridge links Kayeka, Mtantshahlolo, Goso, Elukhasini and Elucingweni communities. It will also provide access to schools and clinics in the area.
Kaunda will also provide a progress report on issues related to peace and stability in the area following the breakthroughs which have been made by the police in a number of criminal cases in the area.
The details of the event are as follows:
Opening of Gungununu River Bridge
DATE: 18 September 2018
VENUE: Ndawana Area-Ward 1 (UMzimkhulu)
TIME: 08H00
Official Hand-Over of Intermodal Public Transport facility
DATE: 18 September 2018
VENUE: UMzimkhulu TVET College Sport Ground
TIME: 09H00
All media are invited to attend the event.
