The 13km Rakgoatha village main road in Limpopo becomes impassable in the summer rains. Picture: Ezekiel Kekana The purchasing of tools of trade to the tune of R100 million by the Department of Public Works has seen the Limpopo provincial government killing two birds with one stone — creating much-needed jobs for the unemployed, and improving the number of paved roads in rural Limpopo. More than a hundred new white and yellow fleet vehicles were officially added to the Department of Public Works Roads and Infrastructure’s movable asset register following a concerted effort to fund and accelerate the procurement of assets aimed at strengthening internal capacity for improved service delivery.
A handover event was held at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Thursday. The Citizencan reveal that in the 2025-26 financial year, the province allocated R100 million to the Department of Public Works, specifically for road infrastructure maintenance. The newly procured fleet includes graders, dozers, front-end loaders, tipper trucks, trailers, minibuses, light delivery vehicles, sedans, and both single- and double-cab bakkies.
Speaking at the event, Limpopo premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, said a fleet only becomes meaningful when it is turned into action. “Once these vehicles leave here today, their impact must be felt immediately. Roads that have long deteriorated must begin to show progress,” ordered the premier.
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She said the department welcomed 140 new officials who commenced duty on 1 December 2025, bringing the total number of new recruits to 590. The new fleet, she said, will enhance operational efficiency and support accelerated service delivery across the province.
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