Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Tonny Rachoene.
The MEC for the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure in Limpopo, Tonny Rachoene has heeded to the call made by the ANCYL in the province that young people must be empowered because they are the future of tomorrow.
Following his 7th administration mandate given by Limpopo first female Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba to create job, Rachoene confirmed during his State of Province Address debate at the Limpopo Legislature in Lebowakgomo he confirmed that his department has appointed 174 people permanently and majority of those are young people. “The Premier noted that Limpopo’s contribution to the national GDP has risen from 7.2% to 7.7%. This is a testament to our collective efforts in harnessing the province’s potential. However, with an unemployment rate of 31.9%, it is evident that economic growth must translate into job creation. The seventh administration is responding well to this challenge where it has prioritised job creation and growing the province’s economy,” MEC Rachoene said.
He said however that by the end of this month, we intend to unveil the second cohort of 150 new employees. “It is also important to highlight that these are just not numbers, but a work force which will translate directly to improved service delivery. As the seventh administration we understand well that there must be collaborative efforts between the government and the private sector to create jobs. We are seeing government departments and state-owned entities redoubling their efforts to respond to this call," the MEC said.
Rachoene said in alignment with the Premier’s vision for job creation his department launched the “Dikgerekgere Wednesday” service delivery project in July 2024.“This initiative focuses on grading, re-gravelling, and clearing roads across the province. Importantly, by the end of March we shall have created over 300 permanent jobs for unemployed youth, ensuring that our infrastructure projects also serve as catalysts for employment. By maintaining our roads, we not only improve transportation but also instil a sense of ownership and pride among our youth. This will further strengthen government capacity through our 36 cost centres,” MEC said.
He said however that his department has made significant progress in stabilising Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL). “We are putting efforts to make sure that we bring this entity back to its former glory. Safety on our roads remains a pressing concern. The R573 Moloto Road Corridor, for instance, has been notorious for accidents, affecting approximately 50,000 daily commuters. The ongoing upgrades by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL), expected to be completed by 2025, aim to transform this route into a safer passage for our people. Our collaboration with SANRAL exemplifies our commitment to enhancing road safety across Limpopo,” MEC Rachoene said.
Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Tonny Rachoene debating SOPA 2025.
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