28/05/2026
NORTHERN CAPE GOVERNMENT STRENGTHENS ROAD MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE DISTRICT
Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality today hosted the Provincial Oversight Intervention led by Premier of the Northern Cape Dr. Zamani Saul together with MEC for Roads and Public Works Ms. Fufe Makatong in Kuruman within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District.
During the programme, the Northern Cape Provincial Government announced an allocation of R30 million to Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality for road resealing and road maintenance aimed at improving roads infrastructure and strengthening service delivery within communities.
The intervention also saw the official launch of the province’s new R98 million Yellow Fleet as part of the Northern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works’ Operation Vala Zonke Programme. The first phase of the fleet rollout includes graders and Tractor Loader Backhoes (TLBs) that will assist in repairing flood-damaged roads, maintaining gravel roads and tackling potholes across the province.
The Premier, together with MEC Ms. Fufe Makatong, also addressed road workers during the launch of the Yellow Fleet and Operation Vala Zonke Pothole Repair Programme in Kuruman.
The Yellow Fleet was officially handed over the to the JTG DRPW District Office, where it was received by Executive Mayor Cllr. Pulane “Queen” Mogatle-Thoane and Mayor Cllr. Neo George Masegela to support road maintenance efforts and improve service delivery across communities.
The programme reaffirmed government’s commitment to restoring roads infrastructure, responding to service delivery challenges and building safer and more accessible roads for communities.
Also in attendance were Government officials, Senior management and key stakeholders.