Greater Tzaneen Municipality powers up Rwanda C village
GTM Mayor Odas Ngobeni says the Rwanda phase 3 electrification project will create jobs for local residents through EPWP appointments.
LIMPOPO – Greater Tzaneen Municipality (GTM) Mayor Odas Ngobeni has officially handed over the Rwanda phase 3 electrification project, which will bring electricity to 100 households in Rwanda C village in Ward 12.
The handover ceremony was held at Samson Solani N’wamitwa Secondary School on Tuesday, July 14.
Mayor checks in on earlier phases
Before the official event, the mayor visited households that were electrified during phases 1 and 2 of the programme to assess the impact of the previous interventions on residents.
Project set for January 2027 completion
The phase 3 project is valued at R2.3m and will be implemented by Chompo Trading and Projects, while Superior Engineering has been appointed as the consulting engineers.
The project is expected to be completed by January 14, 2027, with construction beginning this month.
Speaking during the handover, Ngobeni said the project forms part of the municipality’s ongoing efforts to improve access to basic services in rural communities.
“We appeal to the community to support the contractor and protect the project so that it is completed within the agreed timeframe without disruptions.”
Jobs on offer for local residents
He said residents will benefit from employment opportunities linked to the project.
A community liaison officer (CLO), a safety, health and environmental (SHE) representative, and four Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) employees will be appointed from the local community.
Residents raise water, road concerns
Community members used the occasion to raise several concerns, including challenges related to water supply, poor road conditions, the need for a culvert bridge and requests for additional LED-related employment opportunities.
In response, Ngobeni assured residents that road maintenance remains part of the municipality’s service delivery programme and that their concerns had been noted.
“Road maintenance is already included in the municipality’s programme, and we will continue engaging with the relevant departments regarding the other issues raised.
“We also encourage young people to register with the GTM Local Economic Development Unit so that they can access available business support initiatives and opportunities.”
