R38 billion to fix broken and collapsing roads in just one province in South Africa

• R38 billion will be allocated to fix the roads in Mpumalanga province, which has been damaged by heavy-load vehicles and other loads that should be transported by rail.
• The province's Department of Public Works, Roads, and Transport transferred some roads to SANRAL due to lack of budget, with construction expected to begin in 2028 for the R36 road.
• SANRAL's intervention is seen as a positive move, but the current timeline may not address the urgent need to repair the roads, which pose a hazard to motorists and tourists.