Mzwandile Ngwadi

FOLLOWING delays in the construction project on the N2 between KwaBhaca (Mount Frere) and EmaXesibeni (Mount Ayliff), work has finally resumed. The delay was due to the non-payment of a contractor responsible for the N2 construction.

The payment delay led to the closure of the road on August 17. To resolve the dispute, a meeting with involved parties was convened in which the South African National Road Agency (SANRAL) fulfilled its commitment to settle the outstanding payments that were due to the contractor.

Alfred Nzo District Municipality mayor Tsileng Sobuthongo has welcomed the start of the construction work, adding that all stakeholders have committed to work together to ensure that the project runs smoothly without delays.