MEDIA ALERT

R64 MILLION ROAD UPGRADE FOR OSIZWENI

Head of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, Dr. Kwazi Mbanjwa will officiate at the sod-turning ceremony for Main Road 296 between Buffalo Flats and Newcastle on Friday, 26 March 2004 commencing at 12h00 near Valley Café, Osizweni in Newcastle.

Approximately R64 million will be spent on the upgrading of this 21 kilometre stretch of road which will result in much-needed access for the people of Osizweni, Buffalo Flats, Fairbreeze, Mfudeni, Steildrift and other surrounding areas.

This project is being undertaken as part of the KZN Transport Department's Vukuzakhe Emerging Contractor Programme and will thus create several job opportunities and other economic spin-offs, not only for the emerging contractors but for the local people as well.

Almost 2000 people including Amakhosi, Councillors, representatives from the Department's various stakeholder forums and other stakeholders are expected to attend.

All media are invited to attend. Please note picture opportunities. Transport will be provided and all media are please requested to confirm attendance by no later than 16h00 today. Confirmation may be forwarded to Mdu Msawuli as per the following contact details:

Cell: 083 646 9726
E-mail: msawulm@dotho.kzntl.gov.za

Meanwhile, the KZN Department of Transport in conjunction with P4 Radio is hosting a Family Fun Day this Sunday (28 March 2004) at Dakota Beach, Isipingo commencing at 10h00. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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