South Africa’s (SA) Gauteng Roads and Transport Department has launched a modern, data-driven road maintenance activation system aimed at improving safety and supporting economic activity across the province.
The system automates and optimises road repairs, marking a significant shift away from traditional, often inefficient manual inspections.
Speaking at the launch, Gauteng Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, highlighted the broader economic impact of the initiative. “To ensure that we fix the roads, we need to ensure effective service delivery. Change is painful, and communities must play their part,” she said.
She added that the initiative is part of a wider plan to grow the economy, create jobs, address poverty, and reduce inequalities. “This system is about igniting our economy and making sure that everyone has opportunities,” Diale-Tlabela said.
The department said the system will not only improve road safety but also benefit sectors such as tourism and freight, ensuring smoother movement of goods and people across the province.
–ChannelAfrica–
