20 Nov 2025

Selebi Phikwe Town Council political leadership has approved Road Levy projects for the fiscal year 2025/ 2026.

The endorsement was made during a special full council session on Tuesday, after a presentation by the Principal Roads Engineer at Selibe Phikwe Town Council, Mr Lawrence Selelo. Mr Selelo noted that the  council was allocated Road Levy fund amounting to over P5.7 million for 2025/2026 projects.

He said the funds were to cater for culvert construction, supply and delivery of electrical materials, a decision that came after a consultation and assessment of which projects were to be conducted through the funds.

Mr Selelo shared that some of the projects to be conducted included culvert construction, paving, construction of storm water drainage, road maintenance, and the installation and maintenance of streetlights. He said the projects would be conducted in different wards in Selebi Phikwe town at various costs.

Commenting on the submissions, councillor Timothy Sejankabo of Newstance approved the proposed projects, pointing that the move was a commitment towards enhancing the town’s infrastructure and ensuring sustainable developments.

He said the decision to install more streetlights at Newstance was timely and would help enhance safety in the area. However, he was also worried that his area was promised installation of 200 streetlights, but the number had been reduced to 150.

 Mr Sejankabo said this could compromise efforts to fight criminal activities head on that continued to pose a challenge in the area.

Councillor Silent Leburu of Phase 1 also shared that the proposed projects underscored the council’s efforts to improve local infrastructure, enhance transportation, and potentially boost economic developments in town.

Councillor Stephen Nyoni of Botshabelo East appreciated the proposed developments, saying they would significantly enhance safety and promote the overall community well-being. He said the initiatives were crucial in fostering a secure environment where residents could thrive.

In addition, Mr Nyoni noted that these developments reflected the council’s unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive living space that catered to the diverse needs of the community.

Specially Elected Councillor, Ms Onalenna Kobe, said construction of more storm water drainage systems in some areas of the community was ideal. She said stagnant water was due to insufficient drainage that could lead to various health hazards, including the proliferation of waterborne diseases.

Furthermore, she said the storm drainage system would aid in addressing flooding in some areas, which not only disrupts life but also incurs significant financial costs for clean-up and repairs.

Ms Kobe said that by investing in proper drainage infrastructure, the community could mitigate these risks and improve overall public health and safety. ENDS

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