EXECUTIVE MAYOR TEFFO JOINS MEC RACHOENE AT LAUNCH OF ROAD UPGRADING PROJECTS IN LEPELLE-NKUMPI

The event held at the Mphahlele Traditional Council in Ga-Mphahlele, brought together traditional leaders, government representatives, councillors, consulting engineers and community stakeholders.

The programme was attended by the Mayor of Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality, Cllr Dr Merriam Molala, and hosted under the traditional leadership of Kgoshi Mphahlele. The initiative, undertaken through the Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure and Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL), marks an important step towards addressing road infrastructure challenges and improving accessibility in communities within Lepelle-Nkumpi.

Delivering the vote of thanks, Executive Mayor Teffo expressed appreciation to MEC Rachoene and the provincial government for prioritising road infrastructure development in rural communities. She emphasised that road infrastructure plays an important role in connecting communities to schools, healthcare facilities, economic opportunities and other essential services.

The Executive Mayor further welcomed the appointment of consulting engineers, highlighting the importance of proper planning, quality designs and community engagement in ensuring the successful implementation of infrastructure projects.

She also acknowledged the role of traditional leadership in supporting development initiatives and strengthening cooperation between government and communities.

The appointment and handover of consulting engineers represents the planning and design stage of the upgrading projects, which will inform subsequent implementation processes. Capricorn District Municipality remains committed to working with provincial government, local municipalities and traditional leadership to advance infrastructure development, improve service delivery and stimulate local economic growth.

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