province’s development agenda. In line with this objective, the Premier assigned the MEC for Social Development to establish coherent and solid partnerships with community-based organisations and other relevant stakeholders. The province capacitated 3 248 community-based or-
programme is expected to cover over 80 percent of the provincial population, including government institutions, such as health and educational facilities. With regard to road infrastructure, R1.2 billion was set aside for the roll out of more than 12 major road infrastructure projects across the province.
ganisations, in part due to the good working relationship
Significant progress has been made with these projects,
with the National Department of Social Development.
including the construction of four bridges, the upgrade
In addition, R4 million was transferred to the National
of 407km gravel roads to tar, and the rehabilitation of
Development Agency in the province to provide support
173km tarred roads.
to about 200 non-profit organisations. In the next financial year, providing similar training support will be provided to another 200 community-based organisations.
The province is in the process of upgrading the following roads from gravel to tar: • Ga-Phasha, Mampuru, Tukakgomo to Makgabane Mmotwane/Legolaneng, Mohlalotwane, Moeding, Serithing to Ramogwerane
Infrastructure investment
• Makuya to Masisi
The province is intensifying efforts to develop a knowl-
• Apel to Mmabulela
edge economy by implementing the broadband infra-
• Morebeng to Sekgosese
structure project in line with the National Broadband
• Matsakale, Altein to Shangoni Kruger National Park Gate
Policy.
• Marken, Segole to Gilead
The planned rollout of the broadband infrastructure
Public Sector Manager • November 2016
• Settlers to Witlaagte.
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