On Friday, 4 November 2022, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula will officially open the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited’s (SANRAL) R375 million Karino Interchange project on the N4 in Mbombela, Mpumalanga Province.

The Minister, together with SANRAL and Trans African Concessions (TRAC), will showcase how public-private partnerships within the public infrastructure development space benefit road users and local communities through the construction and expansion of the national road network.

SANRAL commits to supporting the development and participation of businesses owned by people in designated categories including black people, women, youth and people with disabilities. A total of R116.24 million was spent on 44 local subcontractors, while R22.34 million went to local labour which included 236 males, 42 females, 143 youth and one person living with a disability.

Infrastructure is central to the economic reconstruction and recovery plan of South Africa. The Karino Interchange is part of the N4 Maputo Development Corridor which improves trade and stimulates economic development between South Africa and Mozambique.

Members of the media are invited to attend. There will be interview and photograph opportunities.

Source: Government of South Africa