President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit Mpumalanga on December 10-11, 2024, to meet with the Provincial Executive Committee and lead the second phase of the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Handover.

Day 1: Meeting with the Provincial Executive

• Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
• Time: 10:00
• Venue: Nkangala District Municipality, Middelburg, Mpumalanga

The President will meet with Premier Mandla Ndlovu and the Mpumalanga Provincial Executive as part of ongoing engagements aimed at strengthening intergovernmental coordination and enhancing service delivery. The provincial government will present its five-year plan aligned with national priorities, addressing interventions to improve local service delivery.

Day 2: Welisizwe Rural Bridges Handover

• Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
• Time: 09:00
• Venue: Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, Mpumalanga

President Ramaphosa will oversee the second phase of the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Handover, a key infrastructure project aimed at improving access and safety for rural communities. Initiated by the Sixth Administration, the Welisizwe project involves building bridges to eliminate dangerous river crossings and enhance socio-economic opportunities, including access to schools and services.

Background

The project, announced in the 2023 State of the Nation Address, aims to construct 96 bridges in the 2023/2024 financial year, with collaborative efforts from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and the South African Defence Force. The initiative is already underway in multiple provinces and is contributing to improved living conditions and mobility in rural areas.

This visit underscores the government’s commitment to community-focused development and its dedication to delivering on infrastructure promises.